laudable

adjective
UK: /ˈlɔːdəbl/
US: /ˈlɔːdəbl/

  1. Deserving praise; worthy of being applauded or admired.

    1. His efforts to help the poor are laudable.
    2. The company's laudable commitment to environmental protection is truly impressive.

Synonyms

praiseworthy admirable meritorious estimable

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "laudable" is /ˈlɔːdəbl/ in British English and /ˈlɔːdəbl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "laudable": praiseworthy, admirable, meritorious, estimable.

Example usage of "laudable": "His efforts to help the poor are laudable.". More examples on the page.