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

Among its virtues, the Studio Museum is commendably generous to its artists in residence, who have studios and their own lounge.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Thoughtful inquiry is always commendable, but that inquiry should not be confused with baseless skepticism, which is what I think we’re encountering here,” said panel member Dr. Cody Meissner, who voted against ending the recommendation.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Your vision for your family is commendable,” President Davis said.

From Literature

It’s honestly surprising and commendable how she was able to keep her life private, and I’m happy for her.

From Los Angeles Times

But as Mr. Crouch also demonstrates, other aspects of these decades were less commendable.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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