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