pessoa elogiada
1. a person who receives praise or commendation
The praisee of the award ceremony was visibly moved by the recognition.
A pessoa elogiada na cerimônia de premiação estava visivelmente comovida com o reconhecimento.
2. one who is the subject or object of praise
As the praisee, she accepted the accolades with grace and humility.
Como a pessoa elogiada, ela aceitou os elogios com graça e humildade.
The term 'praisee' is a formal, somewhat literary noun used primarily in English-speaking contexts. It is the counterpart to 'praiser' and is rarely used in casual conversation. In Brazil, it is more common to use phrases like 'a pessoa que recebeu os elogios' (the person who received the praise) or 'o homenageado' (the honored person). The word reflects a formal register and is typically found in academic, ceremonial, or professional writing.
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