laudable
Translation
laudable, praiseworthy, commendable
Examples
Her efforts to help the poor are laudable.
Her efforts to help the poor are laudable.
He has a laudable goal of becoming a doctor.
He has a laudable goal of becoming a doctor.
Grammar Patterns
(sth.) is laudable (sth.) is deserving of praise Her efforts to help the poor are laudable.
a laudable (noun) a praiseworthy (noun) He has a laudable goal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: commendable, praiseworthy, admirable; Antonyms: blameworthy, contemptible
Etymology
From Latin 'laudare' (to praise). The suffix '-able' means 'worthy of'. So, 'worthy of praise'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'applaud-able'. If something is laudable, you can applaud it.