What does praiser mean?
A praiser is a person who gives praise, approval, or enthusiastic admiration to someone or something. The word is most often used for a person who repeatedly commends another person's work, character, or achievements: a praiser of good design, an admirer of traditional music, or a generous praiser of a colleague's efforts. It can remain neutral when the praise is sincere, but it can also carry a faintly critical implication, suggesting that the person is overly effusive, flattering, or indiscriminate in their admiration. Compared with the more general “admirer” or “supporter,” “praiser” draws attention to the act of praising itself. It is therefore useful when the emphasis is on verbal celebration rather than practical support, loyalty, or agreement.
nounA person who praises someone or something, especially by expressing strong approval or admiration.
- A person who expresses praise or admiration for someone or something.
"The author became an enthusiastic praiser of the town's traditional music."
"She was always a generous praiser of her colleagues' work."
"The politician's supporters became enthusiastic praisers of his proposed reforms."
The regular plural is used when referring to multiple people who praise someone or something.
"The speech was interrupted by praisers of the mayor's new program."
A praiser may flatter, but the word can also describe someone sincerely celebrating another person's achievement.
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
Where does praiser come from?
The word “praiser” was formed in English by adding the suffix “-er” to “praise,” meaning a person who praises. “Praise” entered Middle English from Old French “preiser,” ultimately from Latin “praedicare,” meaning “to declare publicly” or “praise.” The same Latin root also underlies English words such as “laud,” “laudatory,” and “laudation.”
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How praiser is actually used
The word is relatively uncommon in everyday speech. It can be neutral when referring to genuine admiration, but it may sound slightly critical when used of someone who praises excessively or insincerely.
Easily confused with praiser
A praiser is someone who offers praise, whereas a prayer is a solemn religious request or expression of devotion.