adj

commendable

kuh-MEHN-duh-buhl

Commendable (adj) means deserving of praise; admirable. Example: “Her dedication to the project was commendable.”

adj

Deserving of praise; admirable.

"Her dedication to the project was commendable."

"It was a commendable effort, even though the team lost the match."

How to use commendable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWorthy of praise or admiration.

Common pairings

commendable effort commendable restraint truly commendable

more commendable comparative, most commendable superlative

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From Latin commendabilis, from commendare ("to commend").

Origin: Latin

able fable cable table viable liable stable tenable parable affable amiable notable

What does “commendable” mean?

The word “commendable” means deserving of praise; admirable. In plain terms, worthy of praise or admiration.

How do you pronounce “commendable”?

“Commendable” is pronounced kuh-MEHN-duh-buhl (/kəˈmɛndəbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “commendable” in a sentence?

Here is “commendable” used in a sentence: “Her dedication to the project was commendable.”

What part of speech is “commendable”?

“Commendable” is an adjective.

Where does the word “commendable” come from?

The word “commendable” comes from Latin. From Latin commendabilis, from commendare ("to commend").