laudator
Noun: - A person who expresses high praise or commendation: A "laudator" is someone who publicly or formally speaks or writes in praise of someone or something, often in a celebratory or eulogistic manner.
The word "laudator" is a formal term, often used in literary, historical, or ceremonial contexts. It refers to the person performing the act of praise. - The principal served as the main laudator at the retirement ceremony, highlighting the teacher's decades of service. - Ancient Roman poets often acted as laudators for their patrons.
- In a historical/legal context: In ancient Rome, a "laudator" could be a person who gave a formal speech of praise (a laudatio) for a deceased person at a funeral.
- The funeral oration was delivered by a chosen laudator from the family.
- Laudatory (adj): Expressing praise and commendation.
- The review was overwhelmingly laudatory.
- Laud (v): To praise highly, especially in a public context.
- The mayor lauded the volunteers for their efforts.
- Eulogist: A person who delivers a eulogy or formal speech of praise, typically for someone who has died.
- Panegyrist: A person who writes or delivers elaborate praise; a eulogist.
- Commender: One who commends or praises (less common).
- Critic: A person who expresses disapproval or finds fault.
- Detractor: A person who disparages or belittles the worth of someone or something.
(While there are no common idioms with "laudator," the concept is related to formal acts of praise.) - To sing someone's praises: To praise someone highly and enthusiastically. - He was always singing his mentor's praises.
- someone who communicates high praise