noun / adjective
testimonial
tes-tih-MOH-nee-ul/ˌtestɪˈməʊniəl/
A statement praising or endorsing a person, product, or service.
The satisfied client gives a testimonial praising the carpenter's finished cabinet.
Etymology
A testimonial is something serving as evidence, especially of a person's qualifications or character. The praising sense continues the use of “letters testimonial” to attest to someone's good standing.
In context
first i want to give a testimonial to ms sullivan um how informative uh knowledgeable and really on top of everything
More examples
- The brochure includes testimonials from satisfied customers.
- A former student wrote a glowing testimonial about her teacher.
- The company's testimonial ads feature customers praising its soap.
Forms
testimonial · testimonials
Similar words
- endorsement
- Emphasizes approval or support, sometimes without describing personal experience.
- recommendation
- Suggests choosing people or things, rather than simply praising them.