noun
- one who praises or extols
Usage: formal; rare
Examples
- The laudator spoke eloquently about the deceased’s many virtues.
- As a professional laudator, she was hired to deliver the commemorative speech.
- The ancient Roman laudator praised the general’s military achievements.
- He served as laudator at the award ceremony, highlighting each recipient’s contributions.
- The laudator’s flowery speech drew both admiration and skepticism from the audience.