laudable
Worthy of admiration
Laudable means deserving praise or commendation: a laudable goal, laudable efforts to reduce poverty.
The word carries a slightly formal tone and often appears when acknowledging good intentions, sometimes with an implied "but": His motives were laudable, even if the results fell short.
Worthy of approval
- admirableDeserving high regard
- meritoriousDeserving praise or honor
- creditableDeserving approval or esteem
- estimableDeserving admiration or respect
worthy · deserving · honorable · respectable · noble · excellent · exemplary · outstanding
Expression of approval
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- kudosPraise and honor
approval · esteem · tribute · honor · acknowledgment · endorsement · affirmation · approbation
Morally good, justified
- principledHaving strong moral beliefs
- ethicalConforming to moral principles
- moralConcerning right conduct
- upstandingMorally upright, honest
conscientious · integrity · honorable · decent · good · noble · trustworthy · sincere
Representation or paradigm
- idealStandard of perfection
- paragonFlawless model to emulate
- standardLevel of quality accepted
- benchmarkStandard for comparison
sterling · textbook · picture-perfect · quintessential · archetypal · classic · definitive · consummate
commendable
Worthy of approval
- admirableDeserving high regard
- meritoriousDeserving praise or honor
- creditableDeserving approval or esteem
estimable · worthy · deserving · honorable · respectable · noble · excellent · exemplary · outstanding · noteworthy
praise
Expression of approval
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
kudos · approval · esteem · tribute · honor · acknowledgment · endorsement · affirmation · approbation · plaudits
righteous
Morally good, justified
- principledHaving strong moral beliefs
- ethicalConforming to moral principles
- moralConcerning right conduct
upstanding · conscientious · integrity · honorable · decent · good · noble · trustworthy · sincere · just
model
Representation or paradigm
benchmark · sterling · textbook · picture-perfect · quintessential · archetypal · classic · definitive · consummate · flawless
laudablereprehensible
Deserving condemnation
deplorable · blameworthy · condemnable · censurable · shameful
laudabledisgraceful
Causing loss of respect
shameful · dishonorable · discreditable · infamous · disreputable