laudable

[law-duh-buhl]

adjective

1. deserving praise; praiseworthy; commendable.

   Reorganizing the files was a laudable idea.

2. Medicine/Medical Obsolete.,  healthy; wholesome; not noxious.

laudable

/ ˈlɔːdəbəl /

adjective

1. deserving or worthy of praise; admirable; commendable

Other Word Forms

• laudability noun
• laudableness noun
• laudably adverb
• unlaudable adjective
• unlaudableness noun
• unlaudably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of laudable¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Latin word laudābilis. See laud, -able

Example Sentences

In mitigation, defence barrister Philip Wright told the court his actions may seem "unfathomable" given the "laudable and noble" features of his political life.

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This laudable notion of divining true skill should be extended to teachers to mitigate the oh-so-tempting use of AI in lesson plans, discussions, projects and tests.

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Liberal Democrat peer Baroness Barker said her dedication to defend victims regardless of who was in government at the time, "a very laudable thing to witness".

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Some saw his efforts contributing to the resignation of the university’s president, Claudine Gay, as laudable, while others found them deplorable.

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It was a laudable goal, but bad news for many longtime residents, including some of Laura’s friends who rely on the income from renting out extra rooms in the big houses they bought long ago.

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Related Words

• commendable 
• creditable 
• praiseworthy