laudism

/ˈlɔːdɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A quality or feeling of great praise, admiration, or approval

“The poet’s laudism for the city’s resilience in the face of disaster moved the audience to tears.”

2. noun

A theory or practice that emphasizes the praise or admiration of something

“The critic argued that the laudism surrounding the artist’s new work was undeserved.”

Synonyms

  • eulogy
  • laudation

Antonyms

  • blasphemy
  • denigration