[
UK
/kəmˈɛndəbəl/
]
[ US /kəˈmɛndəbəɫ/ ]
[ US /kəˈmɛndəbəɫ/ ]
ADVERB
-
in an admirable manner
the children's responses were admirably normal
ADJECTIVE
-
worthy of high praise
a significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence
laudable motives of improving housing conditions
a commendable sense of purpose
applaudable efforts to save the environment
How To Use commendable In A Sentence
- A couple of commendable but slight folk covers albums in the early Nineties lead to assertions of writer's block. The Sun
- Waitrose, for example, has made a real and commendable effort to source sustainable fish and shellfish across the board. Times, Sunday Times
- Perhaps Elie avoided this approach in order to give priority to his subjects' biographies and avoid any taint of academicism, both of which are commendable aims.
- The performances are particularly commendable because the actors communicate so much about their characters in a non-verbal way.
- To read a tirade of abuse like this can only add to that trauma and make Nadia's bravery and eventual victory all the more commendable.
- There is a great interest in the swimming competition, which is highly commendable.
- Her incredible tenacity, perseverance and determination to succeed is a commendable example to everyone.
- Many large corporates have taken commendable steps to improve workplace posture and healthcare.
- He thought the piece she'd written on his recapture after a jail break was particularly commendable.
- According to the research project in my college writing class, my conclusion is that the total acquisition of (continuous) assessment is recommendable in ELT classroom.