Laudably
adv.thoughtful, capableformal
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.
Choose between these
5- warm
admirably
the action inspires respect
not when Admirably can praise skill or style without moral merit.
- professional
commendably
measured approval of the manner is wanted
not when Commendably sounds procedural and may understate moral courage.
- professional
creditably
solid performance under difficulty deserves recognition
not when Creditably sets a more modest bar than laudably.
- formal
praiseworthily
literal precision matters more than natural rhythm
not when Praiseworthily is awkward and rarely the best reader-facing choice.
- literary
selfless moral purpose is clearly supported
not when Nobly overstates competent or transparent routine conduct.
Said against
3- blameworthily
- shamefully
- poorly
It naturally appears in
3- acted laudably
The whistleblower acted laudably despite personal cost.
- laudably clear
The revised consent form was laudably clear.
- laudably restrained
Her response remained laudably restrained under provocation.
The word family
1Where this comes from
- merriam-webster, adverb, single sense opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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