laudable
adjective C2
Plain meaning
deserving praise
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss deserving praise in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe report described laudable aim in a clear and practical way.
examThe findings show that laudable aim can influence educational, social, or economic outcomes.
Common collocations
laudable aimlaudable effortlaudable initiative
Watch out
Do not overuse it as a direct replacement for “good/bad”. Use it with natural nouns such as “laudable aim”.