Laurels

Pronunciation: /ˈlɔrəlz/

Definitions of laurels

noun honor or distinction won, as for excellence in a field of endeavor

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a wreath of laurels on her head.

A2 The winner of the race was awarded a crown of laurels.

B1 He rested on his laurels after achieving success in his career.

B2 The artist's latest masterpiece has earned her many laurels.

C1 Despite his past laurels, he continues to strive for excellence in his work.

C2 The author's body of work has garnered him numerous laurels and accolades.

Examples of laurels in a Sentence

formal She rested on her laurels after receiving the prestigious award.

informal Don't just sit back and relax on your laurels, keep pushing yourself.

slang He's been living off his laurels for too long, it's time to step up.

figurative The company cannot afford to rest on its laurels in such a competitive market.

Grammatical Forms of laurels

• past tense: laureled
• plural: laurels
• comparative: more laurels
• superlative: most laurels
• present tense: laurels
• future tense: will laurel
• perfect tense: have laureled
• continuous tense: is laureling
• singular: laurel
• positive degree: laurels
• infinitive: to laurel
• gerund: laureling
• participle: laureled

Origin and Evolution of laurels

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'laurels' originated from the Latin word 'laurus' which referred to the laurel tree or its leaves.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to symbolize victory and honor in ancient Greece and Rome, the term 'laurels' has evolved to represent achievement or recognition in a broader sense in modern English.