1. present participle of laurel; to crown or honor with a laurel wreath or as a mark of achievement
Usage: often used in historical or ceremonial contexts
2. present participle of laurel; to rest on one's laurels or become complacent after success
Usage: usually in negative contexts or warnings

1. the act or process of awarding laurels or recognition

Examples

• The ancient Romans celebrated military victories by laureling their generals with wreaths.
• She is laureling herself with awards from the international film festival.
• The team's success came from refusing to rest on their laureling after the first championship.
• Laureling young athletes too early can sometimes discourage further improvement.
• The ceremony involved laureling the poet for her lifetime contributions to literature.
• He warned against laureling mediocre work just because it was popular.