laudable
Americanadjective
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deserving praise; praiseworthy; commendable.
Reorganizing the files was a laudable idea.
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Medicine/Medical Obsolete. healthy; wholesome; not noxious.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- laudability noun
- laudableness noun
- laudably adverb
- unlaudable adjective
- unlaudableness noun
- unlaudably adverb
Etymology
Origin of laudable
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Latin word laudābilis. See laud, -able
Example Sentences
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His supporters see that as a laudable steadiness.
From BBC
Having many high school athletes end their season as champions is laudable.
From Los Angeles Times
In mitigation, defence barrister Philip Wright told the court his actions may seem "unfathomable" given the "laudable and noble" features of his political life.
From BBC
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.
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".
From BBC
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