laudableadjective
uk/ˈlɔː.də.bəl/us/ˈlɑː.də.bəl/formal(of actions and behaviour) deserving praise, even if there is little or no success:
a laudable goal/ambition
The recycling programme is laudable, but does it save much money?
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Admirable and admired
- admirable
- awe-inspiring
- awesome
- commendable
- credit
- creditable
- favourable
- glorious
- hallowed
- helluva
- impressive
- meritorious
- recognized
- renowned
- respected
- the toast of sth idiom
- time-honoured
- venerable
- worthy
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laudably
adverb uk/ˈlɔː.də.bli/us/ˈlɑː.də.bli/