commendably

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English

Etymology

From late Middle English commendably; equivalent to commendable +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

Adverb

commendably (comparative more commendably, superlative most commendably)

  1. In a commendable manner.
    • 2022 March 17, Aditya Chakrabortty, “Western values? They enthroned the monster who is shelling Ukrainians today”, in The Guardian:
      Condoleezza Rice pops up on Fox to be told by the anchor: “When you invade a sovereign nation, that is a war crime.” With a solemn nod, the former secretary of state to George Bush replies: “It is certainly against every principle of international law and international order.” She maintains a commendably straight face.

Translations

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From commendable +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌkumɛndˈaːbliː/, /ˌkɔmɛndˈaːbliː/

Adverb

commendably (Late Middle English, rare)

  1. commendably

Descendants

  • English: commendably

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