Definition

Noun: - The quality of being worthy of praise: The state or characteristic of deserving commendation or approval.

Usage

"Laudability" is a formal noun used to describe the inherent worthiness of something or someone to receive praise. It focuses on the praiseworthy quality itself, rather than the act of praising. - It is often used in evaluative or critical contexts, such as in discussions of ethics, art, or behavior. - It is a less common word; its adjective form "laudable" is used more frequently.

Examples

• The laudability of her charitable work is unquestionable.
• The committee debated the artistic laudability of the controversial film.
• His actions, while effective, lacked moral laudability.

Advanced Usage

• "of great/high/low laudability": Used to specify the degree of praiseworthiness.
  • The scientist's dedication to open research is of the highest laudability.

Variants and Related Words

• Laudable (adj): Deserving praise.
  • His efforts to promote peace were laudable.
• Laudableness (n): A synonym for "laudability," meaning the quality of being laudable.
• Laud (v): To praise highly, especially in a public context.
  • The mayor lauded the bravery of the firefighters.

Synonyms

• Praiseworthiness: The quality of deserving approval.
• Commendability: The quality of being worthy of recommendation or approval.
• Meritoriousness: The quality of deserving reward or praise.

Antonyms

• Blameworthiness: The quality of deserving censure or blame.
• Reprehensibility: The quality of deserving strong criticism or condemnation.

Noun

1. the quality of being worthy of praise