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Definition of praiseful

praiseful

/ˈpreɪz.fəl/
praise · ful
Adverb:praisefully
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praiseful Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Expressing or full of praise, commendation, or warm approval.

Example

"The critic wrote a highly praiseful review of the young violinist's debut performance."

2

Deserving of praise; admirable or commendable (now rare or archaic).

Example

"Chronicles from the era recount the knight's praiseful deeds and steadfast loyalty."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern usage, 'praiseful' means expressing or full of praise (like 'complimentary'), whereas 'praiseworthy' is the standard choice for meaning deserving of praise.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the noun 'praise' (from Old French 'preisier', to value or prize, ultimately from Late Latin 'pretiare') combined with the Old English suffix '-ful'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Praiseful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/praiseful
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