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
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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
The three came, accompanied by other influential persons, among whom were some Augustinian, Dominican, and Jesuit religious, all of whom served in their ministry praiseworthily.
I intend, to-day, dear M., to be as disagreeably statistical and as praiseworthily matter-of-factish as the most dogged utilitarian could desire.
From The Shirley Letters from California Mines in 1851-52 by Clappe, Louise Amelia Knapp Smith
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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