praiseworthily
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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The Dutch deserved even richer praise than this, but praiseworthily, they wanted no praise.
From Time Magazine Archive
Fourthly, because he may praiseworthily sorrow for another's sin.
From Summa Theologica, Part I-II (Pars Prima Secundae) From the Complete American Edition by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint
Mr. Beardsell did an excellent business in the district—worked it up well and most praiseworthily; but he, in time, left.
From Our Churches and Chapels Their Parsons, Priests, & Congregations Being a Critical and Historical Account of Every Place of Worship in Preston by Atticus
Davis and Mr. Henry Marsh, who emulate most praiseworthily the excellence, skill, and fidelity of Mr. Anthony.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 110, December, 1866 A Magazine of Literature, Science, Art, and Politics by Various
Individuals deep in antiquarian lore have very praiseworthily puzzled themselves and their readers in vain, in their endeavours to ascertain to their satisfaction how this wonderful pastime sprang into existence.
From Chess History and Reminiscences by Bird, H. E. (Henry Edward)
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