# laudatory

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈlɔːdətɹi/ · frequency rank #83,445

## Definitions
1. Of or pertaining to praise, or the expression of praise.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Latin laudatōrius: compare Old French laudatoire.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/laudatory