COMMENDABLE
applaudable, commendable, laudable, praiseworthy
(adjective) worthy of high praise; “applaudable efforts to save the environment”; “a commendable sense of purpose”; “laudable motives of improving housing conditions”; “a significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence”
admirably, laudably, praiseworthily, commendable
(adverb) in an admirable manner; “the children’s responses were admirably normal”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
commendable (comparative more commendable, superlative most commendable)
Worthy of commendation; deserving praise; admirable, creditable, or meritorious.
Source: Wiktionary
Com*mend"a*ble, a.
Note: (Formerly accented on the first syllable.) Etym: [L.
commendabilis.]
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition