Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Praiseworthy /prāz'-wẽrthˌ-ē/ · Praise·wor·thy · IPA /ˈpɹeɪz.wɝ.ði/ 01 a. Worthy of praise or applause; commendable; as, praiseworthy action; he was praiseworthy. 1. Worthy of praise or applause; commendable; as, praiseworthy action; he was praiseworthy.