laurel
noun [C or U] (PRAISE) /ˈlɒr.əl/
/ˈlɑːr-/ Definition
laurels [plural] formal › praise for a person because of something they have done, usually in sport, the arts, or politics: The actors are very good, but when all is considered the laurels must surely go to the director of the play.Praising and applaudingExaggerating and playing down
(Definition of laurel noun (PRAISE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- a pat on the back idiom
- acclaim noun
- acclaim verb
- acclamation noun
- accolade noun
- clap noun (NOISE)
- clap verb (MAKE NOISE)
- compliment noun
- compliment verb
- dedication noun (OF BOOK, ETC.)
- earn/get/score brownie points idiom
- enthrone verb
- eulogize verb
- eulogy noun
- ooh and aah idiom
- ovation noun
- paean noun
- panegyric noun
- pat sb on the back idiom
- puff noun (PRAISE)
Topic:
Praising and applauding
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