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applaudable

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Worthy of being applauded.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: laudable, admirable, praiseworthy, commendable

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

worthy of high praise

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • applaudable efforts to save the environment
  • a commendable sense of purpose
  • laudable motives of improving housing conditions
  • a significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: commendable, laudable, praiseworthy

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English applaud Proto-Indo-European *-dhlom Proto-Indo-European *-dhlis Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English applaudable From applaud + -able.