EXTOLMENT

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

An expression of approval and commendation

Example:

he always appreciated praise for his work

Synonyms:

congratulations; extolment; kudos; praise

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("extolment" is a kind of...):

approval; commendation (a message expressing a favorable opinion)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "extolment"):

superlative (an exaggerated expression (usually of praise))

encomium; eulogy; paean; panegyric; pean (a formal expression of praise)

eulogium; eulogy (a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently)

good word; recommendation; testimonial (something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable)

compliment (a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration)

Derivation:

extol (praise, glorify, or honor)