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Definition of applaudable

applaudable

/əˈplɔːdəbəl/
ap · plaud · a · ble
Adverb:applaudably
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applaudable Lexical Profile

applaudable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Worthy of applause, praise, or approval; commendable.

Example

"The organization's commitment to reducing plastic waste is an applaudable effort that other companies should emulate."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While grammatically sound, "applaudable" is much less common in formal writing than "laudable," "commendable," or "praiseworthy."

• Rhymes for applaudable

• Nearby Words

appetizing
appetizingly
applaud
applaudable
applauder
applause
apple

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Applaudable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/applaudable
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