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Meaning of hailed
The primary meaning of the word "hailed" is to greet or acclaim someone or something enthusiastically.
Etymology of hailed
The word "hailed" originates from the Old English word "hālian", which means "to greet" or "to call"
It is also related to the Old Norse word "heilla", which means "to greet" or "to salute"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially to describe a greeting or a call, and later to describe a more enthusiastic or celebratory greeting
Synonyms
Definitions
- To greet or acclaim someone or something enthusiastically, typically with applause or cheers
- * To recognize or acknowledge someone's achievement or status
- * To consider someone or something as being very good or important
Usage Examples
- The crowd hailed the rock star as he took the stage
- * The new policy was hailed as a major breakthrough in environmental protection
- * The team was hailed as heroes after winning the championship
Antonyms
booed
criticized
denounced
disparaged
hated
jeered
mocked
rejected
ridiculed
scorned
abused
assailed
attacked
belittled
berated
blasted
castigated
condemned
defamed
derided
despised
detested
disdained
disparaged
execrated
hated
lampooned
loathed
maligned
pilloried
rebuked
reviled
ridiculed
slandered
slighted
smeared
vilified