extoller
/iks'tɔlə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person who communicates high praise: An extoller is someone who expresses strong approval, admiration, or commendation for someone or something, often in a public or enthusiastic manner.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The poet was a great extoller of nature's beauty.
- As the team's most vocal extoller, she never missed a chance to praise their hard work.
Advanced Usage
- "An extoller of virtues": A person who frequently and emphatically praises moral goodness or positive qualities.
- He was known as an extoller of virtues, always highlighting acts of kindness in the community.
Variants and Related Words
- Extol (verb): To praise enthusiastically and highly.
- The critic proceeded to extol the film's innovative direction.
- Extolled (verb, past tense): Praised enthusiastically.
- The coach extolled the players' dedication after the championship win.
- Extolling (verb, present participle): The act of praising enthusiastically.
- She was extolling the benefits of the new policy.
Synonyms
- Laudator: A person who praises or extols.
- Eulogist: A person who delivers high praise, often in a formal speech or writing.
- Admirer: Someone who regards someone or something with warm approval.
Related Phrases
- To sing the praises of: To praise someone or something enthusiastically.
- He was always singing the praises of his former teacher.
Noun
- someone who communicates high praise