extolment

/iks'tɔlmənt/

Thân thiện

The teacher offered extolment to the student for the excellent essay.

Definition

Noun: An expression of strong approval, admiration, or praise; the act of extolling someone or something.

Usage

"Extolment" is a formal noun used to describe the act of praising someone or something highly, often in speech or writing. It implies enthusiastic and warm commendation.

Examples

• The biography was filled with extolment of the artist's genius and character.
• The retiring professor was moved by the extolment from her colleagues during the farewell ceremony.
• His speech was not mere flattery but a sincere extolment of the team's dedication.

Advanced Usage

• "Sing the extolment of": A literary phrase meaning to praise someone or something enthusiastically, often publicly.
  • The poet sang the extolment of the simple beauty found in nature.

Variants and Related Words

• Extol (verb): To praise enthusiastically.
  • Critics extolled the film's innovative direction.
• Extoller (noun): A person who extols.

Synonyms

• Praise
• Acclaim
• Commendation
• Laudation
• Eulogy (specifically for a person, often after death)

Antonyms

• Criticism
• Condemnation
• Disparagement
• Censure

Học thuật

Noun

1. an expression of approval and commendation
   • he always appreciated praise for his work

Từ đồng nghĩa

• praise
• congratulations
• kudos