English Words for "Praise" | SAT Vocabulary

grandeur

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the striking magnificence or impressive beauty of something

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The royal wedding was an event of unparalleled grandeur, attracting attention from around the world.

The grandeur of the ancient palace left visitors in awe of its architectural brilliance.

pleasant

Adjective

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bringing enjoyment and happiness

unpleasant

grand

Adjective

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magnificent in size and appearance

compelling

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evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful and irresistible way

preeminent

Adjective

/pɹiˈɛmənənt/

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surpassing others in quality, distinction, or importance

astounding

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extremely surprising or impressive

satisfactory

Adjective

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good enough to meet the minimum standard or requirement

appealing

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pleasing and likely to arouse interest or desire

unappealing

advantageous

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providing benefits or favorable circumstances

disadvantageous

promising

Adjective

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indicating potential for success or positive outcomes

beneficial

Adjective

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having a positive effect or helpful result

apt

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suitable or appropriate in the circumstances

iconic

Adjective

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widely recognized and regarded as a symbol of a particular time, place, or culture

desirable

Adjective

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having qualities that make one attractive or worth wanting

prestigious

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having a lot of respect, honor, and admiration in a particular field or society

majestic

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impressive and noble, often with a grand or dignified appearance

extraordinary

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remarkable or very unusual, often in a positive way

ordinary

appropriate

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suitable or acceptable for a given situation or purpose

inappropriate

spectacular

Adjective

/spɛkˈtækjəɫɝ/

extremely impressive and beautiful, often evoking awe or excitement

coveted

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strongly desired by many people

engaging

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attractive and interesting in a way that draws one's attention

optimal

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most favorable or effective under specific conditions

magnificent

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extremely impressive and attractive

superior

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surpassing others in terms of overall goodness or excellence

inferior

sublime

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having exceptional beauty or excellence

impressive

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causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

unimpressive

sumptuous

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having a rich and luxurious quality

astonishing

Adjective

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causing great surprise or amazement due to being impressive, unexpected, or remarkable

striking

Adjective

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exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

fabulous

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beyond the usual or ordinary, often causing amazement or admiration due to its exceptional nature

picturesque

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(particularly of a building or place) having a pleasant and charming appearance, often resembling a picture or painting

spectacular

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extremely impressive and beautiful, often evoking awe or excitement

charming

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having an attractive and pleasing quality

refined

Adjective

/ɹəˈfaɪnd/, /ɹɪˈfaɪnd/

showing sophisticated manners and elegance in behavior

unrefined

legendary

Adjective

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very well-known and admired

tempting

Adjective

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appealing to the desires or interests, often causing a strong urge to do or have something

beneficially

Adverb

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in a manner providing advantages or favorable results

otherworldly

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having a quality that seems strange, mysterious, or beyond the natural world

gloriously

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in a splendid or magnificent manner, filled with joy and admiration

miraculous

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remarkably surprising or wonderful, often suggesting the presence of divine intervention

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