WORD OF THE DAY: LAUDABLE
adjective | LAW-duh-bul
What It Means
Laudable is a somewhat formal word used to describe something as worthy of praise. It is a synonym of commendable.
// Thanks to the laudable efforts of dozens of volunteers, the town’s Spring Festival was an enjoyable event for everyone.
Laudable in Context
“Fair and equal access to higher education, regardless of socioeconomic status or geographical location, is a laudable aim.” — The Irish Times, 2 July 2025
Did You Know?
Let’s have a hearty round of applause for laudable, a word that never fails to celebrate the positive. Laudable comes ultimately from Latin laud– or laus, meaning “praise,” as does laudatory. Take care, however, to consider the differences between the pair: laudable means “deserving praise” or “praiseworthy”; it is typically used to describe things people try to do or achieve (“a laudable goal/aim”) or the work they expend to do so (“laudable efforts”). Meanwhile, laudatory means “giving praise” or “expressing praise”; it is almost always used to describe a favorable response to something, as in “laudatory remarks,” and “laudatory media coverage.”
Merriam Webster Dictionary
