Word
laude
/ˈɫɔd/
Definition
adv. with great praise or honor. You usually see this in phrases like 'magna cum laude' to describe someone who graduated with very high marks.
adv. with great praise or glory; in a manner worthy of honor. Typically used in the phrase 'cum laude' to indicate high academic distinction.
Examples
“She graduated cum laude from the university.”
“The university awarded the student a degree cum laude for her outstanding research and high grades.”
“While the candidate was not the top performer in the class, he was still awarded a degree cum laude for his exceptional thesis on economic policy.”
Examples
simple
“She graduated cum laude from the university.”
contextual
“The university awarded the student a degree cum laude for her outstanding research and high grades.”
complex
“While the candidate was not the top performer in the class, he was still awarded a degree cum laude for his exceptional thesis on economic policy.”
Real-World Examples
“Historically, it is democracy’s enemies who have called for a “patriotic education” that focuses on lauding the great leaders and founders of the country.” Scan code
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