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
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “commendable” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
| 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. |
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “commendable” as an adverb can have the following definitions:
| admirably | In an admirable manner. An admirably concise and clear summary. |
| laudably | In an admirable manner. |
| praiseworthily | In an admirable manner. |
| 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. |
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