Laudable
— deserving praise; commendable
Laudable means deserving praise and commendation — worthy of admiration for being morally good, well-intentioned, or impressively achieved. It describes actions, goals, or qualities that earn genuine respect.
A laudable effort may not always succeed, but the intent and execution deserve recognition. A laudable goal is one that aims at something genuinely worthwhile. The word is formal and positive, often used in evaluations, reviews, and public commentary. Importantly, calling something laudable is not faint praise — it is a sincere acknowledgment of merit.
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Memory Mnemonic
LOUD ABLE
The keyword LOUD ABLE comes from how Laudable sounds when spoken aloud. This pronunciation connection makes it easy to recall the keyword whenever you hear or see the word.
Memory Link
He was ABLE to make the crowd cheer LOUDly—his efforts were deserving praise, truly commendable!
Imagine someone whose achievements are so impressive that the crowd is ABLE to cheer LOUDly — the whole room erupts in applause because what he did genuinely deserves praise. Visualise the standing ovation, the loud cheers, people nodding in admiration. That quality of being worthy of such praise and commendation is laudable.
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Usage Examples
- The charity's laudable mission to provide clean water to remote villages has transformed thousands of lives.
- While the results fell short, her laudable effort to reform the outdated system earned wide respect.
- The company's laudable commitment to sustainability set a new standard for the industry.
- His laudable decision to donate half his wealth inspired other billionaires to follow suit.
- The student's laudable academic record made her a strong candidate for the scholarship.
Etymology of Laudable
From Latin laudabilis, meaning "praiseworthy," derived from laudare (to praise), from laus (praise). The word entered English in the 15th century and has always meant deserving of praise. It shares its root with "applaud" and "laud," all connected to the idea of expressing admiration.
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