Basic Details
Word: Praiseworthy
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Deserving admiration and praise.
Synonyms: commendable, admirable, worthy
Antonyms: blameworthy, despicable, unworthy
Idioms and Phrases
- Deserves a medal: Used to express that someone should be praised for their efforts. Example: "She helped everyone with their work; she deserves a medal!"
- Go the extra mile: To put in more effort than expected, which is often praiseworthy. Example: "His decision to volunteer for the charity event really shows he goes the extra mile."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The student's praiseworthy efforts in class showed how dedicated he was to learning.
Example 2: Her praiseworthy act of kindness helped the family in need.
Example 3: It's praiseworthy to see so many people volunteering to clean the local park.
Fun Fact
The word "praiseworthy" comes from the combination of "praise," which comes from the Latin word "praeconiare," meaning 'to proclaim,' and "worthy" from the Old English "weor," meaning 'value or honour'.
Famous Quote
"The highest reward for a person's toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it." John Ruskin
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "praiseworthy" mean?
a) Deserving criticism
b) Deserving admiration
c) Deserving punishment
d) Deserving indifference
Answer: b) Deserving admiration
2. Which of these is a synonym of "praiseworthy"?
a) Worthless
b) Commendable
c) Unworthy
d) Blameworthy
Answer: b) Commendable
3. Which word is the opposite of "praiseworthy"?
a) Admirable
b) Blameworthy
c) Commendable
d) Respectable
Answer: b) Blameworthy
4. Which sentence uses "praiseworthy" correctly?
a) His praiseworthy behaviour at the event made everyone happy.
b) It is praiseworthy to ignore the rules.
c) She considered praiseworthy to make a mess.
d) His praiseworthy excuse was unbelievable.
Answer: a) His praiseworthy behaviour at the event made everyone happy.
5. Which idiom means a similar thing as "praiseworthy"?
a) Deserves a medal
b) Hit the nail on the head
c) In hot water
d) Cost an arm and a leg
Answer: a) Deserves a medal
