English Dictionary
Definition of “accolade”
accolade (ˈækəˌleɪd
;ˌækəˈleɪd)
Definitions
noun
- strong praise or approval; acclaim
- an award or honour
- the ceremonial gesture used to confer knighthood, originally an embrace, now a touch on the shoulder with a sword
- a rare word for brace (sense 7)
- architecture a curved ornamental moulding, esp one having the shape of an ogee arch
Word Origin
C17: via French and Italian from Vulgar Latin accollāre (unattested) to hug; related to Latin collum neck
Synonyms
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praise,
approval,
acclaim,
applause,
compliment,
homage,
laud,
eulogy,
congratulation,
commendation,
acclamation,
recognition,
tribute,
ovation,
plaudit,
laudation,
Usage examples
He seemed to think she should be gratified by such an accolade.
Smith, Evelyn E, Miss Melville Regrets (1987)That accolade goes to a couple of heroes of the hirsute down Mexico way, who are swathed in 98 per cent body hair.
Megastar (2004)Right now thousands of DJs across the globe are competing for the most prestigious accolade a DJ can score - world champion.
Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)The Cultra woman receives the accolade for her involvement with Action Research.
Belfast Telegraph (2003)Harry is a very good human being who deserves every single accolade ever bestowed upon him.
Chris Gidney, CELEBRATING SECOMBE: A Tribute to Sir Harry Secombe (2002)
