praiseworthy UK /ˈpɹeɪz.wɜː.ði/US /ˈpɹeɪz.wɝ.ði/ adjective1 •Meriting praise; worthy of high praiseNo self-complacency can equal that of the selfish. Not content with its indulgence, they actually idolise it into being praiseworthy. — 1834 formsmore praiseworthy · praiseworthier · most praiseworthy · praiseworthiest