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13 words match “PRAISEWORTHY”

PRAISEWORTHY a.
Worthy of praise or applause; commendable; as, praiseworthy action; he was praiseworthy. Arbuthnot.
ACHIEVEMENT n.
A great or heroic deed; something accomplished by valor, boldness, or praiseworthy exertion; a feat. [The exploits] of the ancient saints . . . do far surpass the most famous achievements of pagan heroes. Barrow. The highest achievements of the human intellect. Macaulay.
ALLOWABLE a.
Praiseworthy; laudable. [Obs.] Hacket.
APPLAUSABLE a.
Worthy pf applause; praiseworthy. [Obs.]
COMMENDABLE a.
Worthy of being commended or praised; laudable; praiseworthy. Order and decent ceremonies in the church are not only comely but commendable. Bacon. -- Com*mend"a*ble*ness, n. -- Com*mend"a*bly, adv.
GLORIOUS a.
Exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; splendid; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds. These are thy glorious works, Parent of good ! Milton.
LAUDABLE a.
Worthy of being lauded; praiseworthy; commendable; as, laudable motives; laudable actions; laudable ambition.
PLAUSIBLE a.
Worthy of being applauded; praiseworthy; commendable; ready. [Obs.] Bp. Hacket.
PRAISEFUL a. 2 definitions
Praiseworthy. [Obs.]
PRAISEWORTHILY adv.
In a praiseworthy manner. Spenser.
PRAISEWORTHINESS n.
The quality or state of being praiseworthy.
REPUTABLE a.
Having, or worthy of, good repute; held in esteem; honorable; praiseworthy; as, a reputable man or character; reputable conduct. In the article of danger, it is as reputable to elude an enemy as defeat one. Broome.
WORKMANSHIP n.
art or skill of a workman; the execution or manner of making anything. Due reward For her praiseworthy workmanship to yield. Spenser. Beauty is nature's brag, and must be shown . . . Where most may wonder at the workmanship. Milton.