Commendatory and Caviling
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Commendatory
Commendatory adjective - Expressing approval.
Usage example: on the basis of several commendatory letters from his teachers, the student was admitted to the advanced studies program
Caviling is an antonym for commendatory.
Caviling
Caviling adjective - Given to making or expressing unfavorable judgments about things.
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Synonyms for Caviling
Commendatory is an antonym for caviling.
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