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laurels

/ˈlɔrəlz/ /ˈlɔːrəlz/
noun
GeneralHistory
  1. 1 defne çelengi

Definition (English)

A wreath of laurel leaves worn as a sign of victory, especially in ancient times.

Example Sentences

  1. In ancient Greece, winners of the games were crowned with laurels.
    Antik Yunan'da oyunların galipleri defne çelengiyle taçlandırılırdı.
  2. The statue shows the poet with laurels on his head.
    Heykel, şairi başında defne çelengiyle gösteriyor.
Figurative
  1. 1 şan ve şeref, övgü

Definition (English)

Honour and praise that someone receives for an achievement.

Example Sentences

  1. The athlete rested on her laurels after winning the championship.
    Sporcu, şampiyonluğu kazandıktan sonra başarısıyla yetinip çabalamayı bıraktı.
  2. Her groundbreaking research won her many academic laurels.
    Çığır açan araştırması ona akademik alanda büyük övgü kazandırdı.

Synonyms

honoursaccoladesglory

Collocations

rest on one's laurelswin laurelsearn laurelslook to one's laurels