Something that is laudable deserves to be praised or admired. One of Emma's less laudable characteristics was her jealousy = admirable. deserving praise, even if not completely successful = praiseworthy
Healthy; salubrious; normal; having a disposition to promote healing; not noxious; as, laudable juices of the body; laudable pus
Worthy of being lauded; praiseworthy; commendable; as, laudable motives; laudable actions; laudable ambition
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"