laudable
adjective
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Let’s have a hearty round of applause for laudable, a word that never fails to celebrate the positive. Laudable comes ultimately from Latin laud- or laus, meaning "praise," as does laudatory. However, the two differ in meaning, and usage commentators warn against using them interchangeably. Laudable means "deserving praise" or "praiseworthy," as in "laudable efforts to help the disadvantaged." Laudatory means "giving praise" or "expressing praise," as in "a laudatory book review." People occasionally use laudatory in place of laudable, but this use is not considered standard.
Examples of laudable in a Sentence
Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025
Of course, courage in the face of adversity is laudable, generically speaking, but wisdom is rarely rigid.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
Without immediate action, the laudable goals of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the promise of a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) may become unattainable.
—Scott White, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
For most sports franchises, environmental initiatives have long focused on presenting a positive public image and saving money through efficiency — laudable goals.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Laudable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laudable. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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laudable
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