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praiseworthy

praise·wor·thy
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [preyz-wur-th ee]
    • /ˈpreɪzˌwɜr ði/
    • /ˈpreɪzˌwɜː.ði/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

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Synonyms 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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