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Antonyms for commendable


Grammar : Adj
Spell : kuh-men-duh-buh l
Phonetic Transcription : kəˈmɛn də bəl



Definition of commendable

Origin :
  • mid-14c., from Middle French commendable, from Latin commendabilis "praiseworthy," from commendare (see commend). Related: Commendably.
  • adj praiseworthy
Example sentences :
  • In Rome, they have a commendable system of caring for their cats.
  • Extract from : « Concerning Cats » by Helen M. Winslow
  • Your peers will probably be of the opinion that you display a commendable prudence.
  • Extract from : « Scaramouche » by Rafael Sabatini
  • He criticised the whole place with a most commendable frankness.
  • Extract from : « Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. » by Charles James Lever
  • "A most commendable and Christian resolution," said Rachel, decisively.
  • Extract from : « Aunt Rachel » by David Christie Murray
  • The maniacs, with commendable promptness, jerked Severne to his feet.
  • Extract from : « Blazed Trail Stories » by Stewart Edward White
  • Be that as it may, the redskin showed a commendable promptness in all that he did.
  • Extract from : « Two Boys in Wyoming » by Edward S. Ellis
  • The interlacement and flourishing, too, are handled with commendable restraint.
  • Extract from : « Letters and Lettering » by Frank Chouteau Brown
  • "Not a word," answered his listener, with commendable gravity.
  • Extract from : « Three People » by Pansy
  • No; he has always settled his bills with commendable promptness.
  • Extract from : « The Telegraph Boy » by Horatio Alger, Jr.
  • He should discover and make known whatever is commendable or excellent.
  • Extract from : « Elementary Guide to Literary Criticism » by F. V. N. Painter

Synonyms for commendable

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