ISEE/SSAT Vocabulary Builder›Words›L›laudable
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laudable
deserving praise or admiration
Synonyms
- commendable
- admirable
- praiseworthy
Antonyms
- shameful
- disgraceful
- blameworthy
laudable in a sentence
Her effort to tutor younger students for free was truly laudable.
Despite losing the election, the candidate's laudable decision to congratulate her opponent publicly earned respect from both parties.
Where it comes from
From Latin laudare 'to praise'
Memory hook
LAUD (praise) + -ABLE — able to be praised.
Word parts
- laud — praise
laudable: laud (praise) + -able (worthy of)
Read it in context
- Before Sunrise Narrative