praiseworthy

adjective

praise·​wor·​thy ˈprāz-ˌwər-t͟hē How to pronounce praiseworthy (audio)
: laudable
a praiseworthy effort
praiseworthily adverb
praiseworthiness noun

Examples of praiseworthy in a Sentence

praiseworthy efforts to develop an AIDS vaccine a praiseworthy effort to introduce inner-city youths to the visual arts
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My companion thought Susan Hilferty’s costumes were the most praiseworthy feature of the production. Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024 Some viewed his actions as praiseworthy, while others condemned them and labeled him a vigilante. Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024 In a country where alcohol is off the menu, the taste and range of drinks are inventive and praiseworthy. Prasad Ramamurthy, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2024 There is nothing praiseworthy about simple membership in a tribe or group. Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for praiseworthy 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of praiseworthy was in the 15th century

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“Praiseworthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/praiseworthy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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praiseworthy

adjective
praise·​wor·​thy -ˌwər-t͟hē How to pronounce praiseworthy (audio)
: worthy of praise

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