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Commendable

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

/kəˈmɛndəbl/

Definitions

  • Adjective: Deserving praise or admiration.
  • Adjective: Worthy of being commended or recognized for achievement.

Usage Examples

  • The soldier’s bravery in battle was commendable.
  • The team's effort in completing the project ahead of schedule was truly commendable.
  • Her dedication to volunteering at the shelter is commendable.

Etymology

From the Latin "commendabilis," meaning "worthy of being entrusted or praised," from "commendare" (to commend), combining "com-" (together) and "mandare" (to order, command).

Synonyms

  • Praiseworthy
  • Admirable
  • Laudable
  • Exemplary
  • Honorable
  • Noteworthy

Antonyms

  • Disgraceful
  • Blameworthy
  • Reprehensible
  • Deplorable
  • Unworthy

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
SpanishLoable/ˈlo.a.βle/
FrenchLouable/lʊabl/
GermanLobenswert/ˈloːbənˌveːʁt/
ItalianLodevole/loˈdeːvole/
PortugueseLouvável/loˈvavel/
Chinese (Mandarin)值得称赞/zhí dé chēng zàn/
Japanese称賛に値する/shōsan ni atai suru/
Korean칭찬할 만한/chingchanhal manhan/
Arabicجدير بالثناء/jadīr bāl-sunāʾ/
RussianЗаслуживающий похвалы/zɑˈslʊʐɪvɪjʊɕɪj pɐˈxvəlɨ/
Hindiप्रशंसा योग्य/praśansā yōgya/
Bengaliপ্রশংসনীয়/prośonshoniô/
Punjabiਤਾਰੀਫ਼ ਦੇ ਯੋਗ/tārīf de yōg/
Teluguప్రశంసనీయ/praśamśanīya/
Tamilபணிகூத்துக்குரிய/paṇikūttukkuṟiya/
Gujaratiપ્રશંસનીય/praśansnīya/
Marathiतारीफ करण्यास योग्य/tārīf karaṇyās yōgya/
Kannadaಪರಿಷನೀಯ/pariṣanīya/
Malayalamപ്രശംസനീയമായ/praśamsanīyamāya/
Odiaପ୍ରଶଂସନୀୟ/praśansanīya/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In British English, the pronunciation tends to be softer, with a more distinct "able" sound, while in American English, the pronunciation of "commendable" is faster and more fluid.

Historical Usage

The word "commendable" has been in use since the 15th century, derived from Latin "commendabilis," originally used to praise someone in a formal or official capacity. It was widely employed in literature and formal speech in both public and private contexts.

Cultural Nuances

The concept of what is "commendable" may vary across cultures. For instance, in some cultures, it is considered highly commendable to display modesty, while in others, it is about celebrating public achievements. The term is often associated with actions, ideas, or traits that enhance a community or society.

More Information

The term "commendable" is often used in both personal and professional contexts, particularly when recognizing someone for their actions, achievements, or character. It is a key term in performance reviews, awards ceremonies, and social recognition events.

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