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Laudable vs. Laudatory

Laudable

/ˈlɔːdəbəl/
Deserving praise or commendation

Examples:

Her efforts in promoting literacy were truly laudable.The architect's innovative design was a laudable achievement.His commitment to volunteering earned him a laudable reputation.

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Laudatory

/ˈlɔːdətəri/
Expressing praise or admiration for someone or something

Examples:

Her article received laudatory reviews from peers.The film earned laudatory remarks from the critics.Everyone offered laudatory comments on his performance.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Laudable describes something worthy of praise or commendation, like achievements.
  • Laudatory describes something that gives praise, like a speech or article.
  • Remember, laudable is about being praiseworthy, while laudatory is about giving praise.
  • If youre talking about someone or something deserving of praise, its laudable.
  • If youre discussing a manner of expressing praise, its laudatory.
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