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[ほめこと()·()]
homekotoba
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[()··こと()·()]
homekotoba
[ほめ()·こと()·()]
homekotoba
[()··ことば()]
homekotoba
[()··こと()·()]
homekotoba

Root Words:

[()·め + こと()·()]
home + kotoba

English Meaning(s) for ほめ言葉

noun
  1. words of praise; eulogy; compliment

Definition and Synonyms for ほめ言葉

Encomium a formal expression of praise
Synonyms: 絶賛, 褒め言葉, 褒辞, 謳歌, 讃賞, , 賛美, 賛辞, 賞詞, 賞辞, 頌徳
Recommendation something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable
Synonyms: 推薦状, 褒め言葉
Compliment a remark (or act) expressing praise and admiration
Synonyms: 表敬, 褒め言葉, 賛辞, 賞詞, 賞辞

Meanings for each kanji in ほめ言葉

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Categories ほめ言葉 is a member of

Kudos an expression of approval and commendation
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Sample Sentences for ほめ言葉

The shy boy blushed at her compliment.
Her cheeks began to glow at his compliments.
It was meant as a compliment, so I didn't want to tell him that he had missed the point.

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