commended

American

[kuh-men-did] / kəˈmɛn dɪd /

adjective

presented, mentioned, or praised as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.; recommended.

It looks to be one of the most commended films of the year—summed up by critics as “insightful, uncomfortable, and poignant.”
publicly or officially cited with approval or special praise.

The contest will have only one winner, but all commended entrants will receive a certificate.
Feudal Law. (of one’s lands or oneself) placed under another’s protection in return for becoming their vassal.

During Japan’s Heian period the tax-free holdings of nobles increased, along with the commended lands from hard-pressed peasants.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of commend.

Other Word Forms

subcommended adjective
well-commended adjective

Etymology

Origin of commended

First recorded in 1475–85; commend ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses; commend ( def. ) + -ed ¹ ( def. ) for the verb sense

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“You are to be commended for this increase. However we continue to receive complaints of defective wiring. Quality control must improve.”

From Literature

She commended their bravery, telling them they were not to blame themselves for his actions.

From BBC

"Although a tragic outcome today, their efforts are to be commended and really did give the couple the best chance."

From BBC

Jones also commended the younger Guthrie for her strength.

From Los Angeles Times

A few commended Chait personally but said he had fallen short in managing school safety issues — which were under his jurisdiction in his immediate previous role as chief of operations.

From Los Angeles Times

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023