Laudable is an adjective meaning worthy of praise or commendable, as in "laudable efforts to help the disadvantaged." It derives from the Latin word "laud," meaning "praise."
Laudable es un adjetivo que significa digno de alabanza o encomiable, como en "esfuerzos laudables para ayudar a los desfavorecidos". Se deriva de la palabra latina "laud", que significa "elogio".
| Word | laudable |
|---|---|
| Date | March 13, 2018 |
| Type | adjective |
| Syllables | LAW-duh-bul |
| Etymology | Both laudable and laudatory derive ultimately from Latin laud- or laus, meaning "praise." Laudable and laudatory differ in meaning, however, and usage commentators warn against using them interchangeably. Laudable means "deserving praise" or "praiseworthy," as in "laudable efforts to help the disadvantaged." Laudatory means "giving praise" or "expressing praise," as in "a laudatory book review." People occasionally use laudatory in place of laudable, but this use is not considered standard. |
| Examples | Thanks to the laudable efforts of dozens of volunteers, the town's Winter Carnival was an enjoyable event for everyone. "Exposing your children to art and culture during Miami Art Week is a laudable idea. Letting a pack of 6-year-olds run around through the crowded aisles of Art Miami is something entirely different." — Connie Ogle, The Miami Herald, 11 Dec. 2017 |
| Definition | : worthy of praise : commendable |
Tags: wordoftheday::adjective
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