commendable
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- commendableness noun
- commendably adverb
- noncommendable adjective
- noncommendableness noun
- noncommendably adverb
- uncommendable adjective
- uncommendably adverb
Etymology
Origin of commendable
First recorded in 1350–1400; from Old French, from Latin commendābilis, equivalent to commendā(re) commend ( def. ) + -bilis -ble ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The tabulation — which can last weeks past election day — is the product, in large part, of a commendable objective: Encouraging as many people as possible to vote.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
His counsel is always opportune: “To live peacefully with those that are harsh and perverse, or disorderly, or such as oppose us, is a great grace, and highly commendable and manly.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026
Not that the PA is a thoroughly commendable organization.
From Slate • Sep. 3, 2025
"Their professionalism, dedication, and compassion in ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of care has been truly commendable."
From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025
Evy thought that commendable but a little strange.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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