Main Entry: ad·mi·ra·ble

Pronunciation: \ˈad-m(ə-)rə-bəl\

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

1 : deserving the highest esteem : excellent
2 obsolete : exciting wonder : surprising

— ad·mi·ra·bil·i·ty \ˌad-m(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

— ad·mi·ra·ble·ness \ˈad-m(ə-)rə-bəl-nəs\ noun

— ad·mi·ra·bly \-blē\ adverb