Praiseworthy

usgb/ˈpreɪzwɜːrði/
adjective

Deserving of approval or admiration.

Her praiseworthy dedication to the project led to its success.
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Often appears as...

  • praiseworthy effort
  • praiseworthy accomplishment
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Positive Connotation

Use 'praiseworthy' for expressing positive recognition, implying something is not only good but also deserving of praise.

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His decision to volunteer was praiseworthy.
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Selective Praise

'Praiseworthy' suggests selective approval, not everything well done is called praiseworthy.

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Despite many entries, only a few were considered praiseworthy.
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Measured Enthusiasm

'Praiseworthy' carries a restrained enthusiasm, less strong than 'extraordinary' or 'remarkable'.

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Her consistent performance was praiseworthy but not extraordinary.
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