Definition of Praiseworthy

1. Adjective. Worthy of high praise. "A significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence"

Exact synonyms: Applaudable, Commendable, Laudable
Similar to: Worthy
Derivative terms: Applaud, Laud, Praiseworthiness

Definition of Praiseworthy

1. a. Worthy of praise or applause; commendable; as, praiseworthy action; he was praiseworthy.

Definition of Praiseworthy

1. Adjective. Meriting praise; worthy of high praise ¹

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Definition of Praiseworthy

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Praiseworthy

praise to the skies
praised
praiseful
praisefully
praiseless
praiser
praisers
praises
praisest
praiseworthier
praiseworthiest
praiseworthily
praiseworthiness
praiseworthy (current term)
praising
praisingly
praisings
praisworthiness
praize
prajna
prajnas
pralaya
pralidoxime
praline
pralines
prallethrin
pralltriller
pralltrillers

Literary usage of Praiseworthy

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1919)
"A lengthy and praiseworthy inscription graces the Grecian Doric pillared grave. ZACHARY TAYLOR. A curious oversight regarding the death of General Taylor ..."

2. History of New England by John Gorham Palfrey, Francis Winthrop Palfrey (1882)
"... certainly his admira- r,mrse of ble qualities never shone more brightly than dur- praiseworthy •' • mg the period when he held subordinate positions. ..."

3. The Works of President Edwards by Jonathan Edwards (1844)
"SECTION I. GOD'S Moral Excellency necessary, yet virtuous and praiseworthy. HAVING considered the frst thing that was proposed to be inquired into, ..."

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