commendable

American  

[kuh-men-duh-buhl] / kəˈmɛn də bəl /

adjective

1. worthy of praise.

   She did a commendable job of informing all the interested parties.

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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

The author is also refreshingly clear-eyed in criticizing the brutality of the Paul Kagame regime in Rwanda, for instance, and commendably avoids the usual endorsement of any autocrats who produce high growth.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Roslyn Ruff, a talented actor who speaks the verse with commendable clarity, fails to imbue the character with the necessary domineering imperiousness.

From The Wall Street Journal

The structure feels commendably light, rigid and rattle free.

From The Wall Street Journal

Their goal—regulatory clarity for digital assets—is commendable.

From Barron's

The coroner praised the police and emergency services response to the stabbings, describing them as "commendably rapid and extensive" but said there were issues with the "inter-operability" between various agencies that could be improved.

From BBC

Related Words

• admirable
• creditable
• excellent
• exemplary
• laudable
• meritorious