Laudable
/ˈlɔːdəbl/
adjectiveC1
Definition
Laudable describes something that deserves praise because it is good, helpful, or done in a very good way. It is often used to talk about actions, efforts, or qualities that people respect and admire.
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See It in Action
Deserving praise for good work or effort
- •Her efforts to clean the park were laudable.
- •The team's dedication to the project was laudable.
- •It is laudable that he volunteers every weekend.
Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "laudable" like "good" or "nice," but stronger—it means very good and worthy of praise
- ✓Picture a student getting a gold star on their homework because they did an excellent job
- ✓It's the feeling you get when you see someone helping others without expecting anything back
- ✓Sounds like "LAUD-able" → imagine someone loudly clapping and saying "Laud!" to show praise
- ✓Think of a hero in a story who does a brave and kind action that everyone admires
- ✓NOT like "okay" or "fine" which are weak compliments—laudable means truly impressive and deserving respect
- ✓NOT like "perfect" which means without any mistakes—laudable means good enough to be praised even if not perfect
Try Other Words
- •Praiseworthy: deserving praise (Use when you want to emphasize that something should be praised)
- •Commendable: worthy of approval or admiration (Use in formal situations to show respect for someone's actions)
- •Admirable: deserving admiration (Use when focusing on qualities that inspire respect)
Unboxing
- •Word parts: "laud-" (root from Latin meaning "praise") + "-able" (suffix meaning "able to be")
- •Etymology: From Latin "laudabilis," meaning "worthy of praise"
- •Historical development: Used in English since the 15th century to describe things or actions deserving praise
- •Modern usage: Commonly used in formal writing or speech to describe good qualities or efforts that deserve respect
Reflect & Connect
•Can something be laudable even if it is not perfect? Why or why not?
•How does calling an action laudable affect the way people see it or the person who did it?
Fill in the blanks
1.His decision to help the injured stranger was laudable because it showed ___ and kindness.
2.The teacher said the student's project was laudable due to the ___ and effort put into it.
3.Unlike simple good work, laudable actions often receive ___ from others.
4.When someone does something laudable, people usually ___ their efforts openly.
5.The community praised the laudable work done by volunteers during the ___.
6.Laudable qualities often include honesty, hard work, and ___.
7.Even if the plan was not perfect, the leader’s effort was still considered laudable because of their ___ to succeed.