laurelled
/'lɔrəld/
Definition
- 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).
Adjective
- crowned with or as if with laurel symbolizing victory
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