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laudably

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

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • UK: /ˈlɔː.dɪb.li/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ɔːdɪbli

1

adv

Meaning 1

In a laudable manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonym: admirably

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: admirably

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

in an admirable manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the children's responses were admirably normal

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: admirably, praiseworthily, commendable

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English laudable Middle English -ly English -ly English laudably From laudable + -ly.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kiitettävästi — in a laudable manner
  • Portuguese: louvavelmente — in a laudable manner
  • Spanish: loablemente — in a laudable manner
  • Swedish: lovvärt — in a laudable manner