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

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

Newsom — an early education advocate — vetoed a similar bill in 2022, calling the effort “laudable” but saying the costs were not accounted for in the state’s budget.

From Los Angeles Times

It was both a laudable display of sportsmanship and a celebration of a historic first — three Black women claiming the top three spots in Olympic gymnastics.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• commendable
• creditable
• praiseworthy