admirable
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adjective \ˈad-m(ə-)rə-bəl\Definition of ADMIRABLE
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
See Examples of ADMIRABLE
- Loyalty was her most admirable quality.
- <it's admirable the way she helps her elderly neighbor with chores and errands every Saturday>
First Known Use of ADMIRABLE
15th century
Related to ADMIRABLE
- Synonyms
- applaudable, commendable, creditable, estimable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy
- Antonyms
- censurable, discreditable, illaudable, reprehensible
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