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commendable | commendably |

As an adjective commendable

is worthy of commendation; deserving praise; admirable, creditable or meritorious.

As an adverb commendably is

in a commendable manner.

commendable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Worthy of commendation; deserving praise; admirable, creditable or meritorious.
  • * circa 1600 , The Merchant of Venice ,Act I, scene I:
    • LThanks,i' faith; for silence is only commendable /In a neat's tongue dried and a maid not vendible.

    Related terms

    * commend * commendation * commendatory

    See also

    * commandable

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    commendably

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a commendable manner.