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Definition of commendably

commendably

/kəˈmɛn.də.bli/
com · mend · a · bly
Adjective:commendable
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• adverb

1

In a praiseworthy, admirable, or deserving manner.

Example

"The emergency response team acted commendably under extreme pressure to evacuate the residents safely."

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commencement
commend
commendable
commendably
commendation
commensurate
commensurately

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective commendable plus the adverbial suffix -ly, ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb commendare ('to entrust to someone's care' or 'to praise'), from com- (intensive prefix) and mandare ('to commit to one's charge').

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