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laudably

/ˈlɔː.də.bli/
laud · a · bly
Adjective:laudable
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• adverb

1

In a manner that deserves praise and commendation, even if the effort is not wholly successful.

Example

"The organization has worked laudably to improve literacy rates in underserved rural communities."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'laudable', which entered Middle English via Old French from the Latin 'laudabilis' ('praiseworthy'), itself from the verb 'laudare' ('to praise').

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