laudably

Laudably is an adverb in English meaning in a praiseworthy or admirable manner. It is formed from the adjective laudable, which itself derives from Latin laudabilis, meaning worthy of praise, from laudare, “to praise.” The adverb's use is mostly formal or literary, and it emphasizes the quality of the action being praiseworthy rather than the actor.

In usage, laudably describes how something is done. It commonly accompanies actions considered ethically sound, beneficial, or admirable. It can modify verbs or adjectives: for example, “The committee acted laudably by admitting new evidence,” or “The team worked laudably under pressure.” It is less common in everyday informal speech, where synonyms such as “commendably” or “praiseworthy” might be preferred.

Examples: The organization promoted transparency and accountability, laudably increasing public trust. The student returned the misallocated funds to the rightful owner, a laudably honest act.

Related terms include laudable, praiseworthy, and commendable. While laudably is suitable in formal or literary contexts, it may sound conspicuously rhetorical in casual writing or speech.