1. deserving praise or approval; commendable

Examples

• Her applaudable efforts to help the homeless earned community recognition.
• The student’s applaudable dedication to studying paid off with excellent grades.
• It was an applaudable decision to donate the proceeds to charity.
• The team’s applaudable sportsmanship impressed both coaches.
• His applaudable honesty in admitting the mistake showed real character.
• The company’s applaudable environmental initiatives set a good example.