lauder

[ˈlɔːdə(r)]

lauder Definition

a person who praises or extols someone or something, especially in an excessive or insincere way.

Using lauder: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lauder" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was a lauder of the company's CEO, always praising him even when he made mistakes.

  • Example

    The politician was accused of surrounding himself with lauders who only told him what he wanted to hear.

  • Example

    She saw through the lauder's insincere compliments and knew he was just trying to get something from her.

lauder Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with lauder

  • sing someone's praises

    to praise someone highly

    Example

    The coach sang the team's praises after their victory.

  • to praise someone or something very highly

    Example

    The critics praised the movie to the skies, calling it a masterpiece.

  • to give someone or something a lot of praise

    Example

    The teacher lavished praise on the student for their excellent work.

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Summary: lauder in Brief

'Lauder' [ˈlɔːdə(r)] is a noun that refers to a person who excessively or insincerely praises someone or something. It is often used in a negative context to describe flattery or sycophancy. Synonyms include 'flatterer,' 'adulator,' and 'toady.' Phrases like 'sing someone's praises' and 'praise to the skies' denote genuine admiration, while 'lavish praise on' implies excessive praise.