praiser

[ˈpreɪzər]
nounpl: praisers
aquele que elogia; louvador
1. a person who praises or expresses approval or admiration
The critic was a praiser of innovative cinema.
O crítico era um louvador do cinema inovador.
2. one who gives praise or commendation
She is a praiser of hard work and dedication.
Ela é uma louvadora do trabalho árduo e dedicação.
The word 'praiser' is relatively formal and literary in both English and Portuguese. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'louvador' is more commonly used in formal or literary contexts. The concept is more frequently expressed through verbs (louvar, elogiar) rather than the noun form in everyday speech.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
admirerflatterercommendereulogizerappreciator
Antonyms / Antônimos
criticdetractordisparagercondemner

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
louvador; aquele que elogia
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
louvador; aquele que louva
formal register preferred

Related Words

praisepraisefulpraiseworthilypraiseeapplauder

Related Idioms & Phrases

praiser of virtue
a great praiser of someone/something
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