English Explanatory Dictionary

laudable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Worthy of being lauded.
  2. Healthful; having a disposition to promote healing.

Pronunciation

/ˈlɔːdəbl/ en-us-laudable.ogg

Word forms

laudable more laudable most laudable

Etymology

From Middle English laudable, from Old French laudable or directly from Latin laudabilis; equivalent to laud + -able.

Synonyms

commendable praiseworthy reverend admirable allowable creditable estimable glorious honorable laudable respectable reverable valuable venerable worthy salubrious salutary healthy

Antonyms

unhealthful noxious deleterious unhealthy

Derived words

laudableness laudably unlaudable
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