commendable

adjective. admirable

adjective. worthy, meritorious

Word Origin & History

mid-14c., from Middle French commendable, from Latin commendabilis "praiseworthy," from commendare (see commend). Related: Commendably.

In Rome, they have a commendable system of caring for their cats.

Your peers will probably be of the opinion that you display a commendable prudence.

He criticised the whole place with a most commendable frankness.

"A most commendable and Christian resolution," said Rachel, decisively.

The maniacs, with commendable promptness, jerked Severne to his feet.

Be that as it may, the redskin showed a commendable promptness in all that he did.

The interlacement and flourishing, too, are handled with commendable restraint.

"Not a word," answered his listener, with commendable gravity.

No; he has always settled his bills with commendable promptness.

He should discover and make known whatever is commendable or excellent.