admirable

adjective

ad·​mi·​ra·​ble ˈad-m(ə-)rə-bəl 

1

: deserving the highest esteem : excellent

an admirable achievement

2

obsolete : exciting wonder : surprising

admirability

ˌad-m(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

admirableness

ˈad-m(ə-)rə-bəl-nəs 

noun

admirably

ˈad-m(ə-)rə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of admirable

• meritorious
• worthy
• excellent
• commendable
• laudable
• impressive
• praiseworthy
• awesome

Examples of admirable in a Sentence

Loyalty was her most admirable quality.

it's admirable the way she helps her elderly neighbor with chores and errands every Saturday

Recent Examples on the Web

Zegras’ extension, which includes only limited trade protection in the final two years, was a tidy bit of work by Briere, who has done an admirable job keeping salaries for emerging players in check. — Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 16 July 2026

As an animated franchise, How to Train Your Dragon has shown admirable profitability and cultural staying power. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Switzerland has done an admirable job trying to give itself chances but has struggled to convert them. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026

Zverev had a harder time getting to this match, but he's done an admirable job of navigating his bracket as well. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English admyrable, borrowed from Anglo-French admirable, borrowed from Latin admīrābilis, from admīrārī "to admire" + -bilis "capable (of acting or being acted upon)" — more at -able

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

admirable

adjective

ad·​mi·​ra·​ble ˌad-mə-rə-bəl 

-mrə-bəl

: deserving to be admired : excellent

admirableness noun

admirably

-blē 

adverb