laudatory
UK[ˈlɔːdətəri]US[ˈlɔːdətɔːri]
adj
expressing praise or admiration
Morpheme Breakdown
laud
atory
laud
praise
atory
adjective suffix
Etymology
the word 'laudatory' is built upon the latin verb 'laudare', which means 'to praise'. this verb itself is derived from the latin noun 'laus', meaning 'praise' or 'glory'. the suffix '-atory' is a common english adjectival ending borrowed from latin, used to form adjectives meaning 'relating to' or 'serving to'. thus, the literal construction 'pertaining to praise' evolved seamlessly into the modern abstract meaning of expressing praise or admiration.
Analysis
Structure: laud (praise) + atory (adjective suffix)
laud (from latin 'laudare', meaning 'to praise'); atory (a latin-derived adjectival suffix meaning 'pertaining to' or 'characterized by').
Examples
the book received laudatory reviews from several major critics.
his speech was filled with laudatory remarks about the team's dedication.
the article was far from critical; it was entirely laudatory in tone.