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- [preyz-wur-th ee]
- /ˈpreɪzˌwɜr ði/
- /ˈpreɪzˌwɜː.ði/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [preyz-wur-th ee]
- /ˈpreɪzˌwɜr ði/
Definitions of praiseworthy word
- adjective praiseworthy deserving of praise; laudable: a praiseworthy motive. 1
- adjective praiseworthy deserving praise 1
- adjective praiseworthy If you say that something is praiseworthy, you mean that you approve of it and it deserves to be praised. 0
- adjective praiseworthy deserving of praise; commendable 0
- adjective praiseworthy worthy of praise; laudable; commendable 0
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Origin of praiseworthy
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1530-40; praise + -worthy
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Praiseworthy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
praiseworthy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
praiseworthy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for praiseworthy
adj praiseworthy
- a-1 — noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
- a-ok — in perfect working order; excellent
- a1 — in good health; physically fit
- admirable — An admirable quality or action is one that deserves to be praised and admired.
- aok — Alternative spelling of A-okay.
adjective praiseworthy
- adoration — Adoration is a feeling of great admiration and love for someone or something.
- commendable — If you describe someone's behaviour as commendable, you approve of it or are praising it.
- creditable — A creditable performance or achievement is of a reasonably high standard.
- estimable — Worthy of great respect.
- exemplary — Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
adverb praiseworthy
- honorably — in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
- honourably — (British) In a honourable manner.
noun praiseworthy
- worthiness — having adequate or great merit, character, or value: a worthy successor.
Antonyms for praiseworthy
adj praiseworthy
- all-fired — excessive; extreme
- blankety-blank — damned
- damnable — You use damnable to emphasize that you dislike or disapprove of something a great deal.
- damned — Damned is used by some people to emphasize what they are saying, especially when they are angry or frustrated.
- dang — damn (the curse)
adjective praiseworthy
- deplorable — If you say that something is deplorable, you think that it is very bad and unacceptable.
- disrespected — lack of respect; discourtesy; rudeness.
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