adj
commendable
kuh-MEHN-duh-buhl
Commendable (adj) means deserving of praise; admirable. Example: “Her dedication to the project was commendable.”
adj
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Deserving of praise; admirable.
"Her dedication to the project was commendable."
"It was a commendable effort, even though the team lost the match."
"Gareth Southgate's side had performed with commendable maturity to control Poland and a hostile crowd giving thunderous backing to their team – but it all changed one minute into four minutes of stoppage time."
— Phil McNulty, Poland 1-1 England (2021)
How to use commendable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWorthy of praise or admiration.
Common pairings
commendable effort
commendable restraint
truly commendable
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more commendable
- Superlative
- most commendable
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Etymology
From Latin commendabilis, from commendare ("to commend").
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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").
