praising
/ˈpɹeɪzɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: praisings
Meaning · English
An act of giving praise.
Noun
Examples
We ask people all the time, “How many of you are sick and tired of all the praisings you get at work or at home?” Everybody laughs, because most of us do not naturally think of cheering each other on.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “praising” mean?
An act of giving praise.
Is “praising” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.