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laudably, adv.|ˈlɔːdəblɪ|
[f. prec. + -ly2.]
1. In a praiseworthy manner, so as to deserve praise.
1477Earl Rivers (Caxton) Dictes 87 He ansuerd to speke litil and laudably. 1533in Vicary's Anat. (1888) App. xiv. 263 Occupacions lawdablye vsed and contynued withyn this Cytye. 1646Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. vi. x. 322 The Chymists have attempted laudably, reducing their causes unto Sal, Sulphur, and Mercury. 1748Richardson Clarissa (1811) I. xxviii. 199 Would not love and pity excusably, nay laudably, make a good wife..give up her own will..to oblige a husband. 1876Black Madcap V. vi. 52 A..young man..laudably anxious to be instructed.
†2. In a sound and healthy manner. Obs. rare.
1699Evelyn Acetaria 129 Some Plants not only nourish laudably, but induce a manifest and wholsom Change. |