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View usage for: (lɔːdəbəl) adjectiveSomething that is laudable deserves to be praised or admired. [formal] One of Emma's less laudable characteristics was her jealousy. Synonyms: praiseworthy, excellent, worthy, admirable More Synonyms of laudable laudable in British English (ˈlɔːdəbəl) adjectivedeserving or worthy of praise; admirable; commendable Derived forms laudableness (ˈlaudableness) or laudability (ˌlaudaˈbility) noun laudably (ˈlaudably) adverb laudable in American English (ˈlɔdəbəl) Derived forms laudability (ˌlaudaˈbility) noun or ˈlaudableness laudably (ˈlaudably) adverb Examples of 'laudable' in a sentencelaudable It is a laudable aim, if not an original one.This was seen as a laudable attempt to be both environmentally and economically prudent.These qualities may be laudable but they are not sufficient to win.The perfectly laudable aim is to engineer a more mixed intake in schools.It may be laudable but now is probably not the time.All of which may be laudable in itself.His attempt is doubly laudable given the rough ride that it has had inside and outside his department.Governments are good at spending taxpayers' money on less laudable things.It is a laudable ambition, but is it achievable?The protesters are incredibly courageous, and their aims laudable.The new report has the laudable aim of changing the make-up of the judiciary.The government's laudable aim is to secure a diverse mix of energy supply.The aim was laudable - the method was flawed.It was a laudable aim - but an elusive one.A budget surplus is a laudable aim.International ambitions are laudable, but from a financial standpoint it will be some time before they have an impact.The aim is laudable: to make films so cheaply that there are no creative restraints or interference from financiers.Ministers had wanted to put the doctors in charge and to stop politicians meddling, which was a laudable aim.It is a laudable ambition.From this perspective, cosmetic surgery can be grouped with laudable efforts at self-improvement.Sadly, though, he will be remembered most for less laudable reasons.It may sound laudable but, in the chamber, there was only carping.A close race, their critics argue, implies a less laudable champion. Definition deserving praise One of her less laudable characteristics was her jealousy. Synonyms Opposites lowly , unworthy , contemptible , base , ignoble , blameworthy Additional synonymsDefinition deserving or inspiring admiration The film tells its story with admirable economy. Synonyms praiseworthy, good, great (informal), fine, capital, noted, choice, champion, prime, select, wonderful, excellent, brilliant, rare, cracking (British, informal), outstanding, valuable, superb, distinguished, superior, sterling, worthy, first-class, notable, sovereign, dope (slang), world-class, exquisite, exemplary, first-rate, superlative, commendable, top-notch (informal), brill (informal), laudable, meritorious, estimable, tiptop, A1 or A-one (informal), bitchin' (US, slang), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), ka pai (New Zealand), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang) He has acted with commendable speed. Synonyms praiseworthy, deserving, worthy, admirable, exemplary, creditable, laudable, meritorious, estimableDefinition deserving praise or honour The band turned out quite a creditable performance. Synonyms praiseworthy, worthy, respectable, admirable, honourable, exemplary, reputable, commendable, laudable, meritorious, estimable- latterly
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Additional synonymsDefinition worthy of respect an estimable cricket team with two members holding world records Synonyms respectable, good, valued, respected, excellent, honoured, valuable, worthy, esteemed, admirable, honourable, reputable, meritoriousDefinition exceptionally good We complimented him on doing an excellent job. Synonyms outstanding, good, great (informal), fine, prime, capital, noted, choice, champion, cool (informal), select, brilliant, very good, cracking (British, informal), crucial (slang), mean (slang), superb, distinguished, fantastic (informal), magnificent, superior, sterling, worthy, first-class, marvellous, exceptional, terrific (informal), splendid, notable, mega (slang), topping (British, slang), sovereign, dope (slang), sick (slang), world-class, exquisite, admirable, exemplary, wicked (slang), first-rate, def (slang), superlative, top-notch (informal), brill (informal), nang (British, slang), pre-eminent, meritorious, estimable, tiptop, bodacious (slang, US), boffo (slang), the dog's bollocks (taboo, slang), jim-dandy (slang), A1 or A-one (informal), bitchin' (US, slang), chillin' (US, slang), booshit (Australian, slang), exo (Australian, slang), sik (Australian, slang), rad (informal), phat (slang), schmick (Australian, informal), beaut (informal), barrie (Scottish, slang), belting (British, slang), pearler (Australian, slang), bakgat (South Africa) Definition deserving praise for being good or worthwhile I had been promoted for gallant and meritorious service. Synonyms praiseworthy, admirable, exemplary, good, right, excellent, deserving, worthy, honourable, righteous, virtuous, commendable, creditable, laudableDefinition deserving of admiration or respect worthy members of the community Synonyms praiseworthy, good, excellent, deserving, valuable, decent, reliable, worthwhile, respectable, upright, admirable, honourable, honest, righteous, reputable, virtuous, dependable, commendable, creditable, laudable, meritorious, estimable |