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Meaning of extolling
The primary meaning of the word "extolling" is to praise something or someone highly.
Etymology of extolling
The word "extolling" comes from the Latin words "ex" meaning "out" or "forth" and "tollere" meaning "to praise" or "to value"
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of publicly praising or honoring someone or something, often in a formal or ceremonial context
Synonyms
praising
commending
lauding
applauding
eulogizing
glorifying
extolling
exalting
magnifying
honoring
celebrating
acclaiming
admiring
revering
venerating
worshiping
adoring
idolizing
lionizing
hailing
cheering
complimenting
flattering
buttering up
fawning
sycophanting
bootlicking
toadying
brownnosing
kowtowing
paying homage
singing the praises
heaping praise
bestowing praise
Definitions
- To praise something or someone highly, typically in a public or formal manner
- * To express enthusiastic and uncritical admiration for something or someone
Usage Examples
- The crowd was extolling the virtues of the winning team, cheering and chanting their name
- * The professor spent the entire lecture extolling the benefits of the new technology, highlighting its potential to revolutionize the industry
Antonyms
criticizing
condemning
disparaging
denouncing
deprecating
belittling
mocking
ridiculing
scoffing
scornning
dismissing
rejecting
spurning
repudiating
renouncing
decrying
lamenting
bemoaning
lamenting
regretting
disapproving
objecting
protesting
complaining
carping
caviling
quibbling