praiseworthy

adjective

praise·​wor·​thy ˈprāz-ˌwər-t͟hē 

: laudable

a praiseworthy effort

praiseworthily

ˈprāz-ˌwər-t͟hə-lē 

adverb

praiseworthiness

ˈprāz-ˌwər-t͟hē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• meritorious
• worthy
• excellent
• admirable
• commendable
• laudable
• impressive

Examples of praiseworthy in a Sentence

praiseworthy efforts to develop an AIDS vaccine

a praiseworthy effort to introduce inner-city youths to the visual arts

Recent Examples on the Web

Powder sand beaches, praiseworthy cuisine, endless activities, and a nightlife scene that starts at sunset and can go well past sunrise are just a few of the things that make Barbados a must this summer. —Essence, 20 June 2025

The fact that the Met is staging so many new works is fundamentally praiseworthy. —Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024

In some quarters of our society, there seems to be an eagerness to vilify great—though humanly imperfect—historical figures who have long represented praiseworthy contributions to our nation’s success. —Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024

That young people are engaging in any formalities and celebrating one another at all is praiseworthy. —Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for praiseworthy

• creditworthy
• untrustworthy
• blameworthy
• newsworthy
• noteworthy
• trustworthy
• unworthy
• worthy

Kids Definition

praiseworthy

adjective

praise·​wor·​thy -ˌwər-t͟hē 

: worthy of praise