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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition: |
worthy of praise.
The students' laudable fund-raising efforts brought in enough money to buy all new band uniforms.Although his intentions were laudable, his plan was a failure.- synonyms:
- creditable, meritorious, praiseworthy
- antonyms:
- abhorrent, abominable, deplorable, despicable, heinous, shameful
- similar words:
- admirable, estimable, excellent, honorable, model, proud, respectable, worthy
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favorable, virtuous |
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| derivation: |
laudably (adv.) |
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