admirable

adjective

ad·​mi·​ra·​ble ˈad-m(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce admirable (audio)
1
: deserving the highest esteem : excellent
an admirable achievement
2
obsolete : exciting wonder : surprising
admirability noun
admirableness noun
admirably adverb

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
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As for the second problem, that's where Amazon has shown remarkable — and admirable — restraint. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 22 Nov. 2024 Aspirational thinking is healthy and admirable, but not in all cases. Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024 Because lawfare has shaken the foundations that hold society together, Eastwood’s ambivalence toward social criticism in his best recent films is admirable, but this is not necessarily a method for great moviemaking. Armond White, National Review, 22 Nov. 2024 Our take: The amount of training this requires is admirable. Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for admirable 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of admirable was in the 15th century

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“Admirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/admirable. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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admirable

adjective
ad·​mi·​ra·​ble ˌad-mə-rə-bəl How to pronounce admirable (audio)
-mrə-bəl
: deserving to be admired : excellent
admirableness noun
admirably adverb

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