PRAISEWORTHY Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

praiseworthy

adjective

ˈprāz-ˌwər-t͟hē

Definition of praiseworthy

as in meritorious

deserving of high regard or great approval a praiseworthy effort to introduce inner-city youths to the visual arts

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of praiseworthy The new chef who took over, Jacob Hilbert, formerly of Stock Hill, was praiseworthy. — Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026 From praiseworthy to problematic Mexico's vaccination system was once the envy of health policymakers in Latin America. — Katie Silver, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026 There are praiseworthy advocates and organizations for improving central city neighborhoods. — Alan J. Borsuk, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026 The lack of cutting-room material serves as a testament to Don Trip and Starlito’s innate chemistry and mastery of their creative process, which continues to yield praiseworthy results more than a decade after their first pairing. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for praiseworthy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for praiseworthy

Adjective

The process is highly competitive, and only the proposals deemed the most meritorious receive funding.

— Felix V. Matos Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
These are lawsuits that are not meritorious but are brought to any of harass, intimidate or retaliate against defendants for their exercise of their free speech and related rights.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of meritorious

Adjective

There’s no mistaking the pop sensibilities that made this song cross over for the country star, from the Carpenters-worthy soft-pop charm of that piano intro to the lush orchestration on the bridge.

— Ed Masley, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
But this season, their division foes haven’t gotten any easier, and the rest of the league is out to test whether quarterback Sam Darnold can maintain last season’s star-worthy production.

— NBC Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of worthy

Adjective

Fjord, Cristian Mungiu’s legal thriller starring podcast favorite Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan; Hope, an action film starring Squid Game breakout Hoyeon; and Gentle Monster, led by an excellent Léa Seydoux.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
Servite 0-1 (62) The Friars lost to an excellent Centennial of Corona team, 41-21, in Rick Garretson’s first game as Servite’s head coach.

— Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

Synecdochically connecting girls to country could make a country’s mistakes seem like admirable unruliness too.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026
The splintering of mass media, the confluence of a cultural icon whose priorities are so admirable — the zeitgeist will simply never again support someone so pure of heart.

— Carlye Wisel, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of admirable

Adjective

That’s laudable, but politically beneficial, too — another Donalds box checked.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
His comments may have been ill-considered since notoriety doesn’t come solely through laudable actions; Fauci faced plenty of criticism.

— Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of laudable

Adjective

The most impressive trick Paranormal Activity pulls off is making an entire theater — devotees and newcomers alike — afraid to look away, and giving them one hell of a good time while doing it.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
The ingredients are impressive, but the shopper reviews are even better.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of impressive

Browse Nearby Words

praises

praiseworthy

praising

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Praiseworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/praiseworthy. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of praiseworthy

adjective

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

conscientious

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Popular in Wordplay

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes