praiseworthy
praiseworthy
Definition
praise·worthy (prāz′wʉr′t̸hē)
adjective
worthy of praise; laudable; commendable
praise′·wor′thi·ly adverb
praise′·wor′thi·ness noun
praiseworthy
Synonyms
praiseworthy
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- effort: In addition, some praiseworthy efforts have been made to brighten the appearance of the posts themselves.
- attempt: In addition he makes a praiseworthy attempt to allow for regional variations, which indeed take on an important role in his broader discussion.
- quality: Acting with integrity must be a praiseworthy quality of any leader whether in business or politics.
- exertion: We thank our correspondent for having furnished us with the names of these gentlemen who decidedly deserve all honor for such praiseworthy exertions.
- achievement: He was an able warrior with an illustrious record of praiseworthy achievements.. .
- aspect: A particularly praiseworthy aspect of the site is its generosity.
Modifying Another Word
- equally: The Psion's internal operating system is outstandingly reliable and stable, and Palm's PC synchronization is equally praiseworthy.
- particularly: A particularly praiseworthy aspect of the site is its generosity.
- very: That said Richard's performance was still very praiseworthy.
- highly: They especially singled out the CWA Anthology Crime on the Move as a highly praiseworthy collection.
- so: The fact that this tragedy is so praiseworthy does not mean it should no longer be praised, tho.
- not: This is not praiseworthy modesty on Peter's part.
Used with adjective complement
- consider: For what the judgment of men considers praiseworthy is often worthy of blame in My sight.
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