laudable
Translation
praiseworthy, commendable
Examples
Her efforts to help the poor are laudable.
Her efforts to help the poor are laudable.
It was a laudable attempt to solve the problem.
It was a laudable attempt to solve the problem.
Grammar Patterns
((a laudable sth.)) a praiseworthy (sth.) It was a laudable attempt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: commendable, praiseworthy; Antonyms: blameworthy, contemptible
Etymology
From Latin 'laudare' (to praise). The suffix '-able' means 'able to be'. So, 'able to be praised'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'applaud-able'. If something is laudable, you can applaud it.