applaudable

ap·plaud

A0378600 (ə-plôd′)v. ap·plaud·ed, ap·plaud·ing, ap·plauds v.intr. To express approval, especially by clapping the hands.v.tr.1. To express approval of (someone or something) especially by such clapping.2. To commend highly; praise: applauded her decision to finish college.

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[Middle English applauden, from Latin applaudere : ad-, ad- + plaudere, to clap.]

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ap·plaud′a·ble adj.ap·plaud′a·bly adv.ap·plaud′er n.Synonyms: applaud, cheer, root³
These verbs mean to express approval or encouragement audibly: applauded at the end of the concert; cheered when the home team scored; rooted noisily from the bleachers.

applaudable

(əˈplɔːdəbəl) adjworthy of being applauded

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

applaudable - worthy of high praise; "applaudable efforts to save the environment"; "a commendable sense of purpose"; "laudable motives of improving housing conditions"; "a significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence"commendable, laudable, praiseworthyworthy - having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable; "a worthy fellow"; "a worthy cause"

Translations

ammirabile