praiseworthiest

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praiseworthiest

  1. superlative form of praiseworthy: most praiseworthy
    • 1856, L. S. Lavenu, chapter XVII, in Erlesmere; or, Contrasts of Character[1], volume 1, London: Smith, Elder & Co., page 171:
      "That's a fine young fellow," said the historiographer of earwigs, to an American who stood next him in the crowd.
      "Well, sir, which?"
      "Why, the young man that saved the others."
      "Ah. I think the man that couldn't swim was the praiseworthiest."