laudably
UK[ˈlɔːdəbli]US[ˈlɔːdəbli]
adv
in a way that deserves praise or admiration
Morpheme Breakdown
laud
able
ly
laud
praise
able
capable of
ly
adverb suffix
Etymology
the word 'laudably' is built upon the latin verb 'laudare', meaning 'to praise'. the suffix '-able' was attached to form the adjective 'laudable', describing something worthy of praise. finally, the old english adverbial suffix '-ly' was added to create the adverb, indicating the manner of an action. thus, the term's literal construction, "in a praise-worthy manner," directly conveys its modern sense of acting in an admirable way.
Analysis
Structure: laud (praise) + able (capable of) + ly (adverb suffix)
laud (from latin 'laudare', meaning 'to praise'), able (from latin '-abilis', a suffix forming adjectives meaning 'capable of, fit for'), ly (from old english '-lice', an adverb-forming suffix)
Examples
she acted laudably in returning the lost wallet with all the money inside.
the team worked laudably to meet the urgent deadline.
he was commended for laudably upholding the principles of honesty.