Praiseworthy
['preɪzwɜːðɪ] or ['prezwɝði]
Definition
(a.) Worthy of praise or applause; commendable; as, praiseworthy action; he was praiseworthy.
Checked by Erwin
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Commendable, laudable.
Editor: Will
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:commendable, laudable, meritorious, honorable, worthy
ANT:Blameable, censureable, reprehensible
Typist: Sophie
Examples
- WHETHER IT IS BY MEANS OF OUR IDEAS OR IMPRESSIONS WE DISTINGUISH BETWIXT VICE AND VIRTUE, AND PRONOUNCE AN ACTION BLAMEABLE OR PRAISEWORTHY? David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- Is a patriot not praiseworthy if public spirit is natural to him? Benjamin Franklin. Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin.
- A very praiseworthy practice, said Edmund, but not quite universal. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
Typist: Sophie