Word of the Day 2/14/13
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1_million_wordsLaudatory (noun)
laud·a·to·ry [law-duh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
adjective
containing or expressing praise: overwhelmed by the speaker's laudatory remarks.
Origin: 1545–55; < Late Latin laudātōrius, equivalent to laudā ( re ) to laud + -tōrius -tory
Synonyms
adulatory, complimentary, commendatory.
Can be confused: laudable, laudatory.
Now YOU come up with a sentence (or fic? or graphic?) that best illustrates the word.
laud·a·to·ry [law-duh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
adjective
containing or expressing praise: overwhelmed by the speaker's laudatory remarks.
Origin: 1545–55; < Late Latin laudātōrius, equivalent to laudā ( re ) to laud + -tōrius -tory
Synonyms
adulatory, complimentary, commendatory.
Can be confused: laudable, laudatory.
Now YOU come up with a sentence (or fic? or graphic?) that best illustrates the word.
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Date: 2013-02-15 02:06 am (UTC)a double-drabble for Valentine's Day.
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Date: 2013-02-16 05:53 pm (UTC)Rejected - Hawaii Five-0 - Steve/Danny - 100 Words
Date: 2013-02-24 10:14 am (UTC)========
"So, you see? She just skipped the desserts and left. Wouldn't even let me walk her back to her apartment."
The bartender's grim face spoke miles more than the few words he'd spoken.
"I'm so sorry, man, but you know, there has been a nice woman asking about you."
Danny waved his hand, motioning for him to stop.
"She probably has a very virulent personality, so thanks but no thanks. I'm good where I am."
He began to laugh.
"That's a very laudatory vocabulary, Danno."
Danny threw his arms up.
"You know, I should never come to you for drinks."