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laudable

/ˈlɔː.də.bəl/
laud · a · ble
Adverb:laudably
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• adjective

1

Deserving praise and commendation, even if not completely successful (of an action, idea, or goal).

Example

"Improving public access to affordable healthcare is a laudable goal that requires long-term planning."

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• Rhymes for laudable

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latvia
latvian
laud
laudable
laudably
laudanum
lauds

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Latin laudabilis ('praiseworthy'), from the verb laudare ('to praise'), which stems from the noun laus ('praise, fame, or glory').

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