ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən ˈtɛstɪmoʊni ˈtɛstɪməni ˈtɹɪbjuːt of or relating to or constituting testimony expressing admiration or appreciation testimonial dinner something that serves as evidence his effort was testimony to his devotion something that recommends (or expresses commendation of) a person or thing as worthy or desirable something given or done as an expression of esteem