S: (adj) applaudable, commendable, laudable, praiseworthy (worthy of high praise) "applaudable efforts to save the environment"; "a commendable sense of purpose"; "laudable motives of improving housing conditions"; "a significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence"
S: (adj) creditable (worthy of often limited commendation) "the student's effort on the essay--though not outstanding--was creditable"
S: (adj) cum laude (with honor; with academic distinction) "a cum laude graduate"
S: (adj) deserving, worth ((often used ironically) worthy of being treated in a particular way) "an idea worth considering"; "the deserving poor"; "a deserving cause"