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commendably

adverb

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Pronunciation: /kəˈmɛndəbli/

adv

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

  1. In a commendable manner.

    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.