laudable

[ law-duh-buhl ]

adjective

1. deserving praise; praiseworthy; commendable:

   Reorganizing the files was a laudable idea.

2. Medicine/Medical Obsolete. healthy; wholesome; not noxious.

laudable

/ ˈlɔːdəbəl /

adjective

1. deserving or worthy of praise; admirable; commendable

Derived Forms

• ˈlaudably, adverb
• ˈlaudableness, noun

Other Words From

• lauda·bili·ty lauda·ble·ness noun
• lauda·bly adverb
• un·lauda·ble adjective
• un·lauda·ble·ness noun
• un·lauda·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of laudable¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Latin word laudābilis. See laud, -able

Example Sentences

If Harris wins, his selfless act will be a laudable part of the president’s legacy.

From Los Angeles Times

Their missions—basically, to serve as neutral, credible platforms for evaluating the relative truth and falsity of statements and rhetoric across the political spectrum—are laudable and entirely uncontroversial.

From Slate

While the efforts have been laudable, unfortunately, the results have all been flops and “Here” is no exception.

From Los Angeles Times

While the Razzies' retroactive apology may have been laudable, it comes with the unfortunate implication that Duvall gave a bad performance because of Kubrick's abuse . . . when, in fact, her performance was key to the movie's success in addressing issues of sex inequality.

From Salon

Those are undoubtedly laudable aims, which few have argued against.

From BBC

Related Words

• commendable
• creditable
• praiseworthy