Laudably
What it means
In a manner that deserves considered praise.
Reach for it when formally approving how someone acted, especially where a better choice required effort
The board laudably disclosed the error before announcing its correction.
Words to choose between 5
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warm
admirably
Fits when the action inspires respect
Careful Admirably can praise skill or style without moral merit.
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professional
commendably
Fits when measured approval of the manner is wanted
Careful Commendably sounds procedural and may understate moral courage.
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professional
creditably
Fits when solid performance under difficulty deserves recognition
Careful Creditably sets a more modest bar than laudably.
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formal
praiseworthily
Fits when literal precision matters more than natural rhythm
Careful Praiseworthily is awkward and rarely the best reader-facing choice.
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literary
Fits when selfless moral purpose is clearly supported
Careful Nobly overstates competent or transparent routine conduct.
Opposites 3
- blameworthily
- shamefully
- poorly
Common phrases 3
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acted laudably
The whistleblower acted laudably despite personal cost.
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laudably clear
The revised consent form was laudably clear.
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laudably restrained
Her response remained laudably restrained under provocation.
Word family 1
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated