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extoller

extoller

9.6
A person who praises something strongly in public
  • noun
  • /ɪkˈstoʊlər/
: exaltador
  • She became an avid extoller of his artistic talent, speaking about it at every opportunity.

Examples

  • As a dedicated extoller of traditional values, he often gave impassioned speeches at community events.

  • An extoller of nature, she often speaks at environmental conferences.

  • The literary critic was no mere observer but a vocal extoller of emerging poets.

  • The extoller of the new policy received praise from many.

  • As a passionate extoller of classical music, she frequently organized concerts to share her love with others.

  • The renowned author was an enthusiastic extoller of innovative storytelling techniques, inspiring many young writers.

  • During the rally, he emerged as a fervent extoller of civil rights, urging everyone to raise their voices for justice.

Synonyms

evangelist
vsextoller
  • Jargon
7 5.7

A person who strongly promotes a product or idea so other people will accept it

leans more toward direct admiration rather than active promotion
endorser
vsextoller
3 4.4

A person who publicly supports someone or something

is more about enthusiastic admiration than official endorsement
praiser
vsextoller
1 3.5

A person who often says good things about people or things in public

is more enthusiastic and strongly praises with greater public praise
exalter
vsextoller
1 9.3

A person or thing that praises someone and raises their spirits

emphasizes lively personal admiration rather than elevating status
evangelizer
vsextoller
1 7.1

A person who strongly promotes a product, idea, or cause

focuses more on praising than on active promotion or campaigning
glorifier
vsextoller
1 6.2

A person who praises something and makes it seem very good

focuses more on spirited, personal praise rather than flattering portrayal
laudator
vsextoller
  • Formal
1 9.9

A person who gives a public speech praising someone at a ceremony

is less formal and more openly enthusiastic in everyday settings
hailer
vsextoller
7.5

A person who praises someone or something publicly

tends to show stronger personal enthusiasm when praising publicly
eulogizer
vsextoller
8.6

A person who praises someone too much to gain favor

is genuine enthusiastic praise rather than formal or self-serving flattery
loud-hailer
vsextoller
  • UK
7.6

A person who loudly repeats a group's message to many people

expresses heartfelt enthusiastic praise rather than amplified messaging for a group

Antonyms

373 3.2

A person who gives opinions about art, books, films, or music, often as a job

denouncer
  • Formal
1 7.5

A person who reports someone for doing something wrong

How Enthusiastic

devotee
28 6.0
extoller
9.6
praiser
1 3.5
admirer
96 2.3
supporter
810 1.0

Surface Forms

extoller singular
extollers plural

Morphology

extoller = extol (transparent) = extol + er

Clear agentive formation from the verb 'extol' with '-er' yielding 'one who praises'; meaning is directly predictable.

Etymology

The word extoller comes from the verb extol, which breaks into ex- 'up' and tollere 'to lift'. So an extoller is someone who 'lifts up' people or ideas with praise, meaning a public, enthusiastic praiser.