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laudable adjective [ ˈlɔːdəb(ə)l ]

• (of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation.
• "laudable though the aim might be, the results have been criticized"
Similar: praiseworthy, commendable, admirable, meritorious, worthy, deserving, creditable, worthy of admiration, estimable, of note, noteworthy, exemplary, reputable, honourable, excellent, sterling, applaudable,
Opposite: blameworthy, shameful,
Origin: late Middle English: from Latin laudabilis, from laus, laud- ‘praise’.


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