Commendable vs. commendatory

What does commendable mean?

Commendable is an adjective that means something deserving of praise.

For example:

·      Her decision to apologize to the town was commendable.

What does commendatory mean?

Commendatory is an adjective meaning to praise or express approval for something.

For example:

·      The commendatory reviews of the production made the director very happy.

What’s the difference between commendable and commendatory?

Commendable means something deserving of praise while commendatory means expressing approval for something. In other words, commendable is used when the noun following it is praise-worthy while commendatory is used when the noun following it is praising something else.

For example:

·      Her commendable actions resulted in a commendatory medal for bravery.