laudable
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laud·able

adjective \ˈl-də-bəl\

Definition of LAUDABLE

: worthy of praise : commendable
laud·able·ness \ˈl-də-bəl-nəs\ noun
laud·ably \-blē\ adverb

Examples of LAUDABLE

  1. Improving the schools is a laudable goal.
  2. <you showed laudable restraint in dealing with that ridiculously demanding customer>

First Known Use of LAUDABLE

15th century

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