commendable
[kuh-men-duh-buh l]
- worthy of praise: She did a commendable job of informing all the interested parties.
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Examples from the Web for commendable
Contemporary Examples
Indeed, Americans are doing a commendable job at keeping up with financial obligations.
But some acts may be required, or at least commendable, regardless of their results.
Siegel obviously believes this to be a commendable attitude.
Many of the emails said that while all of their other actions are abhorrent, the burning of Korans is commendable.
Still, even the most commendable loyalty does not compel dishonesty.
Historical Examples
In Rome, they have a commendable system of caring for their cats.
Concerning CatsHelen M. Winslow
Your peers will probably be of the opinion that you display a commendable prudence.
ScaramoucheRafael Sabatini
He criticised the whole place with a most commendable frankness.
Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I.Charles James Lever
"A most commendable and Christian resolution," said Rachel, decisively.
Aunt RachelDavid Christie Murray
The maniacs, with commendable promptness, jerked Severne to his feet.
Blazed Trail StoriesStewart Edward White
Word Origin and History for commendable
adj.
mid-14c., from Middle French commendable, from Latin commendabilis "praiseworthy," from commendare (see commend). Related: Commendably.
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