praise·wor·thy

[preyz-wur-thee]
adjective
deserving of praise; laudable: a praiseworthy motive.

Origin:
1530–40; praise + -worthy

praise·wor·thi·ly, adverb
praise·wor·thi·ness, noun
un·praise·wor·thy, adjective
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praiseworthy (ˈpreɪzˌwɜːðɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
deserving of praise; commendable
 
'praiseworthily
 
adv
 
'praiseworthiness
 
n

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Praiseworthy is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
Example sentences
Although praiseworthy, the advances fall short of cures.
The balloon-stunt people have done an especially praiseworthy job.
It is meant to be light commercial entertainment, and in the category of horror
  films it stands as a praiseworthy effort.
The case studies were chosen to highlight agencies that have implemented
  effective projects in a unique and praiseworthy fashion.
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