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
- 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
Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019