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laudable

/lɔːdəbl/

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Worthy of praise or admiration.

    - "The laudable actions of the volunteer were recognized at the ceremony."
    - "The laudable goal of the project was to provide clean water to a village."

Pronunciation
  1. /lɔːdəbl/



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Antonyms

noxious
Synonyms

commendable , praiseworthy
Rhymes
Words rhyming with laudable
table , stable , cable , gravel , label , cravat , ravine , mable
Variants
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laudable , laudableness , laudablenesses , laudably
Etymology
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Laudable comes from the Latin word laudabilis, meaning 'praiseworthy' or 'worthy of praise'.


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  1. The word laudable comes from the Latin word laudabilis, which means 'praiseworthy' or 'worthy of praise'.

  2. The word laudable is often used to describe actions or characters that are praiseworthy or admirable.

  3. In music, a laudable performance is one that is worthy of praise and admiration.


Related Concepts
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  1. praiseworthy: Synonym of laudable, meaning 'worthy of praise'.

  2. commendable: Synonym of laudable, meaning 'deserving of approval'.


Culture
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In literature, laudable is often used to describe characters or actions that are praiseworthy or admirable. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Ophelia describes her father as a 'laudable, honest man'. In music, the term 'laudable' is sometimes used to describe a musical composition that is worthy of praise.

How to Memorize "laudable"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person or action that is worthy of praise or admiration. For example, imagine a firefighter saving someone's life.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word laudable with the feeling of admiration or praise. For example, every time you see or hear the word laudable, think of something or someone that you admire.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Laudable is a word that makes me feel proud' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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