laudable

insidious
meretricious
ineffable
ingratiate
haughtily
obtrusively
elusive

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3 synonyms
3 antonyms

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  1. Laudable

    • Part of Speech: Adjective
    • Definition: Deserving praise; commendable.
    • Model Sentence: The volunteer’s laudable efforts to help the community were recognized at the annual awards ceremony.
    • Original Sentence: Her laudable dedication to environmental conservation inspired many to join her cause.
    • Synonyms: Praiseworthy, commendable, admirable
    • Antonyms: Blameworthy, shameful, reprehensible
  2. Insidious

    • Part of Speech: Adjective
    • Definition: Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.
    • Model Sentence: The insidious rumors spread through the office, damaging reputations without anyone realizing it.
    • Original Sentence: The insidious nature of the disease made it difficult for doctors to diagnose it in its early stages.
    • Synonyms: Sneaky, treacherous, deceptive
    • Antonyms: Open, honest, straightforward
  3. Meretricious

    • Part of Speech: Adjective
    • Definition: Apparently attractive but having in reality no value or integrity.
    • Model Sentence: The meretricious decorations in the restaurant only served to distract patrons from the lackluster food quality.
    • Original Sentence: She found the meretricious trinkets at the fair to be overpriced and lacking in genuine craftsmanship.
    • Synonyms: Gaudy, flashy, deceitful
    • Antonyms: Genuine, authentic, valuable
  4. Ineffable

    • Part of Speech: Adjective
    • Definition: Too great or extreme to be expressed in words; indescribable.
    • Model Sentence: The beauty of the sunset over the mountains was ineffable, leaving the hikers in stunned silence.
    • Original Sentence: The joy she felt when holding her newborn for the first time was ineffable and beyond description.
    • Synonyms: Unutterable, inexpressible, indescribable
    • Antonyms: Describable, expressible, definable
  5. Ingratiate

    • Part of Speech: Verb
    • Definition: To bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them.
    • Model Sentence: He tried to ingratiate himself with his boss by volunteering for extra work and praising her ideas.
    • Original Sentence: She sought to ingratiate herself with her classmates by always agreeing with their opinions.
    • Synonyms: Flatter, brownnose, curry favor
    • Antonyms: Alienate, offend, estrange
  6. Haughtily

    • Part of Speech: Adverb
    • Definition: In a way that shows arrogance or superiority.
    • Model Sentence: She haughtily dismissed their suggestions, believing her approach to be far superior.
    • Original Sentence: He walked haughtily through the crowd, confident that everyone was admiring his new suit.
    • Synonyms: Arrogantly, disdainfully, smugly
    • Antonyms: Humble, modestly, unassumingly
  7. Obtrusively

    • Part of Speech: Adverb
    • Definition: In a way that is noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome or intrusive manner.
    • Model Sentence: The advertisement was obtrusively placed in the center of the content, distracting readers from the article.
    • Original Sentence: The obtrusively bright colors of the car made it impossible to miss as it drove down the street.
    • Synonyms: Intrusively, conspicuously, noticeably
    • Antonyms: Discreetly, unobtrusively, subtly
  8. Elusive

    • Part of Speech: Adjective
    • Definition: Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to grasp or comprehend.
    • Model Sentence: The elusive concept of happiness can mean different things to different people.
    • Original Sentence: Despite his best efforts, the solution to the complex problem remained elusive.
    • Synonyms: Evasive, slippery, intangible
    • Antonyms: Understandable, attainable, clear

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