praiseworthy
Worthy of commendation
Praiseworthy describes something deserving of praise or approval—an action, effort, or quality that merits recognition: Her dedication to the project was praiseworthy.
The word carries a slightly formal tone, often appearing in evaluations or assessments: a praiseworthy attempt, praiseworthy goals.
Something can be praiseworthy even if it fails, so long as the intention or effort was admirable.
Deserving of recognition
- admirableDeserving high regard
- commendableWorthy of approval
- exemplaryServing as ideal model
- meritoriousDeserving praise or honor
estimable · creditable · deserving · virtuous · noble · honorable · respectable · upstanding
Enthusiastic public approval
- kudosPraise and honor
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
- tributeOffering of respect
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
distinction · laurels · commendation · citation · applause · ovation · recognition · appreciation
Successful completion of aim
- excellenceOutstanding quality or merit
- meritDeserved praise-worthiness
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- featRemarkable act of skill
attainment · success · triumph · mastery · proficiency · competence · expertise · skill
laudable
Deserving of recognition
- admirableDeserving high regard
- commendableWorthy of approval
- exemplaryServing as ideal model
meritorious · estimable · creditable · deserving · virtuous · noble · honorable · respectable · upstanding · reputable
acclaim
Enthusiastic public approval
honor · distinction · laurels · commendation · citation · applause · ovation · recognition · appreciation · acknowledgment
accomplishment
Successful completion of aim
- excellenceOutstanding quality or merit
- meritDeserved praise-worthiness
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
feat · attainment · success · triumph · mastery · proficiency · competence · expertise · skill · virtuosity
bravo
Acclaim for performers
congratulations · cheers · hooray · hurrah · hosanna
- praiselauding, compliments, laudation, accolades, great job
- superlativesexcellent, superb, best, outstanding, supreme
- Well Donegood job, nicely done, top notch, first rate, masterful
- positive wordsyes, good, great, excellent, wonderful
- skill levelsbeginner, novice, intermediate, expert, advanced
- uprightupright, erect, vertical, perpendicular, standing
praiseworthyblameworthy
Deserving of censure
reprehensible · censurable · condemnable · dishonorable · heinous
praiseworthyunworthy
Not meriting something
discreditable · lamentable · pitiable · pitiful · pathetic