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encomiable

commendable

adjective en-koh-MYAH-bleh Rare

Also means

praiseworthy

Usage Note

Encomiable is a formal, elevated adjective used to praise efforts or conduct worthy of admiration. It is gender-invariable and more bookish than the common synonym loable. The related verb encomendar means to entrust or commend.

Examples

"Su dedicación al trabajo es encomiable."

Natural Translation

His dedication to work is commendable.

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