praiseworthy

[ preyz-wur-thee ]
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adjective

  1. deserving of praise; laudable: a praiseworthy motive.

Origin of praiseworthy

1
First recorded in 1530–40; praise + -worthy

Other words from praiseworthy

  • praise·wor·thi·ly, adverb
  • praise·wor·thi·ness, noun
  • un·praise·wor·thy, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for praiseworthy

praiseworthy

/ (ˈpreɪzˌwɜːðɪ) /

adjective

  1. deserving of praise; commendable

Derived forms of praiseworthy

  • praiseworthily, adverb
  • praiseworthiness, noun

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