laurelled

/'lɔrəld/

Thân thiện

The poet was laurelled with a wreath of green leaves.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Crowned with laurel: Describing someone or something that has been adorned with a wreath made from laurel leaves, typically as a mark of honor or victory.
   • Honored or celebrated: Figuratively describing a person who has achieved great distinction, success, or acclaim, as if they had received a laurel crown.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The laurelled hero returned to the city in a grand parade. (The celebrated hero returned to the city in a grand parade.)
  • In ancient times, a laurelled poet was a symbol of artistic achievement. (In ancient times, a poet honored with a laurel wreath was a symbol of artistic achievement.)
  • Her laurelled career in science is an inspiration to many. (Her highly distinguished career in science is an inspiration to many.)

Advanced Usage

• "To be laurelled": To be formally honored or crowned with laurels, often in a ceremonial context.
  • The champion athlete was laurelled on the podium. (The champion athlete was crowned with laurels on the podium.)
• Used in formal or literary contexts to convey a high level of honor, often implying a classical or timeless achievement.

Variants and Related Words

• Laurel (n): The evergreen shrub or tree whose leaves are used to make wreaths; a symbol of victory or honor.
• Laureate (n/adj): A person who is honored for outstanding creative or intellectual achievement (e.g., a poet laureate, Nobel laureate).
• Laurelling (v, gerund): The act of crowning with laurels.

Synonyms

• Crowned: Formally honored or rewarded.
• Honored: Held in high respect or esteem.
• Victorious: Having won a victory; triumphant.
• Celebrated: Widely known and acclaimed.

Antonyms

• Uncrowned: Not formally honored or recognized.
• Defeated: Having been beaten in a contest.
• Disgraced: Having lost respect or honor.

Notes on Usage

• Spelling Variant: The word is also commonly spelled as "laureled" in American English. Both "laurelled" (double 'l') and "laureled" (single 'l') are correct, with the former being more frequent in British English.
• Context: The term is primarily used in historical, literary, or formal contexts. In modern everyday language, words like "honored," "acclaimed," or "awarded" are more common.
• Figurative Use: The figurative sense (being honored) is more prevalent than the literal sense (wearing a physical wreath).

Học thuật

Adjective

1. crowned with or as if with laurel symbolizing victory

Từ đồng nghĩa

• laureled
• crowned