commendable
Americanadjective
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
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“Your vision for your family is commendable,” President Davis said.
From Literature
“It would be much more commendable to be somebody else’s enemy,” said the gentleman; “far more natural.”
From Literature
“Yes, they helped get a person down and that is commendable,” she said, but added: “I’m not seeing that this has value in helping people’s mental health.”
From Seattle Times
Although many universities have, commendably, imposed mask and vaccine mandates, many others are trailing behind or dragging their feet on making a decision.
From Scientific American
Having finished a highly commendable ninth on their return to the top flight after a lengthy absence, Leeds supporters can go into the new season brimful of optimism and harbouring notions of European qulaification.
From The Guardian
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