COMMENDABLE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for COMMENDABLE?

Need another word that means the same as “commendable”? Find 21 synonyms and 30 related words for “commendable” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Commendable” are: applaudable, laudable, praiseworthy, admirable, estimable, meritorious, creditable, exemplary, exceptional, noteworthy, notable, honourable, worthy, deserving, respectable, sterling, fine, excellent, admirably, laudably, praiseworthily

Commendable as an Adjective

Definitions of "Commendable" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “commendable” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Deserving praise.
• Worthy of high praise.

Synonyms of "Commendable" as an adjective (18 Words)

admirable	Arousing or deserving respect and approval. Among her many admirable qualities are generosity and graciousness.
applaudable	(of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation. The efforts by the students were applaudable.
creditable	(of a performance, effort, or action) deserving public acknowledgement and praise but not necessarily outstanding or successful. A very creditable 2 4 defeat.
deserving	Worthy of being treated in a particular way (often used ironically. A deserving cause.
estimable	Worthy of great respect. Estimable assets.
excellent	Very good; of the highest quality. Their results are excellent.
exceptional	Unusual; not typical. Exceptional kindness.
exemplary	Serving to warn. Exemplary sentencing may discourage the violent minority.
fine	Characterized by elegance or refinement or accomplishment. Dinner and the movies had been fine.
honourable	Used as a title for certain high officials, the children of certain ranks of the nobility, and MPs. This is the only honourable course.
laudable	(of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation. Laudable motives of improving housing conditions.
meritorious	Deserving reward or praise. Meritorious conduct.
notable	Widely known and esteemed. A notable historian.
noteworthy	Worthy of notice. Noteworthy features.
praiseworthy	Deserving approval and admiration. The government s praiseworthy efforts.
respectable	(of a person’s appearance, clothes, or behaviour) decent or presentable. A respectable sum.
sterling	(of a person or their work or qualities) excellent or valuable. This organization does sterling work for youngsters.
worthy	Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse. Worthy but tedious advice.

Usage Examples of "Commendable" as an adjective

• A commendable sense of purpose.
• He showed commendable restraint.

Commendable as an Adverb

Definitions of "Commendable" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “commendable” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• In an admirable manner.

Synonyms of "Commendable" as an adverb (3 Words)

admirably	In an admirable manner. An admirably concise and clear summary.
laudably	In an admirable manner.
praiseworthily	In an admirable manner.

Associations of "Commendable" (30 Words)

acclaim	Praise enthusiastically and publicly. She has won acclaim for her commitment to democracy.
acclamation	Enthusiastic approval. The tackle brought the supporters to their feet in acclamation.
admire	Feel admiration for. I admire your courage.
adulatory	Obsequiously complimentary. The tone here is adulatory and uncritical.
applaud	Show approval or praise by clapping. Jill applauded the decision.
applause	Approval or praise expressed by clapping. They gave him a round of applause.
cajolery	Flattery intended to persuade. She uses cajolery deception and manipulation to get what she wants.
commend	Present as suitable for approval or acceptance recommend. His paintings commend him to the artistic world.
commendation	An official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement. The book gives commendations for initiative.
compliment	A polite expression of praise or admiration. Carry my compliments to your kinsmen.
congratulate	Pride or congratulate oneself for an achievement. She congratulated herself on her powers of deduction.
congratulation	The action of expressing congratulations. Our congratulations to the winners.
creditable	(of a performance, effort, or action) deserving public acknowledgement and praise but not necessarily outstanding or successful. A very creditable 2 4 defeat.
deserve	Do something or have or show qualities worthy of (a reaction which rewards or punishes as appropriate. You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done.
estimable	Worthy of great respect. Estimable assets.
eulogy	A formal expression of praise. A eulogy to the Queen Mother.
extol	Praise enthusiastically. He extolled the virtues of the Russian peoples.
flatter	(of a colour or a style of clothing) cause (someone) to appear to the best advantage. Don t flatter yourself I wasn t doing it for your benefit.
gutsy	Having or showing courage, determination, and spirit. The gutsy intensity of her musical involvement.
kudos	Praise and honour received for an achievement. Kudos to everyone who put the event together.
laud	Praise (a person or their achievements) highly. All glory laud and honour to Thee Redeemer King.
laudable	(of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation. Laudable though the aim might be the results have been criticized.
laudatory	Full of or giving praise. Enthusiastic and laudatory articles.
meritorious	(of an action or claim) likely to succeed on the merits of the case. Meritorious conduct.
panegyric	A formal expression of praise. A panegyric on the pleasures of malt whisky.
plaudit	An expression of praise or approval. He acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd.
praise	Express approval of. They sang a hymn of praise to God.
praiseworthy	Worthy of high praise. The government s praiseworthy efforts.
tout	A person who offers racing tips for a share of any resulting winnings. This product was touted as a revolutionary invention.
worthy	Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse. Worthy but tedious advice.