laud·able 
/ˈlɑ:dəbəl/ adjective
/ˈlɑ:dəbəl/ adjective [more laudable; most laudable] somewhat formal : deserving praise
▪ She has shown a laudable [=praiseworthy, commendable] devotion to her children. ▪ Improving the schools is a laudable goal.
▪ She has shown a laudable [=praiseworthy, commendable] devotion to her children. ▪ Improving the schools is a laudable goal.
— laud·ably /ˈlɑ:dəbli/ adverb
/ˈlɑ:dəbli/ adverb
