English noun: laurels |
1. | laurels (communication) a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction |
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| Samples | An award for bravery.
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| Synonyms | accolade, award, honor, honour |
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| Broader (hypernym) | symbol |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | academic degree, Academy Award, aliyah, cachet, citation, commendation, crown, decoration, degree, Emmy, honorable mention, laurel wreath, letter, medal, medallion, mention, Nobel prize, Oscar, palm, pennant, Prix de Rome, Prix Goncourt, prize, ribbon, seal, seal of approval, trophy, trophy, varsity letter |
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2. | laurels (state) the state of being honored |
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| Synonyms | honor, honour |
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| Broader (hypernym) | standing |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | celebrity, esteem, fame, glorification, glory, regard, renown, reputation, repute, respect |
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| Antonyms | dishonor, dishonour |
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