Definition of admirable
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: deserving the highest esteem : excellent
- an admirable achievement
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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 of admirable from the Web
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Her ability to address this difficult subject in a way that is analytical and sensitive, and to point to clear policy prescriptions that could apply her findings to very practical solutions to the problem of wartime rape is admirable.
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Supreme Court Upholds Trump Travel Ban in a 5-4 Ruling via @NYTimes https://t.co/PVh3ekNCuV — Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) June 26, 2018 The protesting of the SCOTUS decision is admirable.
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And a woman being herself against everything is admirable.
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Unfortunately most of what's admirable is off-screen.
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And a woman being herself against everything is admirable.
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The Rockets’ defense is all about switching, and the results have been admirable.
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Under her direction, the museum has earned an admirable reputation for its provocative programming.
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The Belgian champions have an admirable reputation for developping precocious talent, with Manchester United's Romelu Lukaku and Manchester City's Vincent Kompany among their alumni.
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admirable Synonyms
Synonyms
applaudable, commendable, creditable, estimable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy;
Antonyms
Near Antonyms
base, contemptible, deplorable, despicable, detestable, dirty, infamous, lousy, nasty, notorious, pitiable, pitiful, scabby, scummy, scurvy, sorry, unlikable, unworthy, vile, worthless, wretched;
disgraceful, dishonorable, disreputable, ignominious, low, mean, scandalous, seamy, shady, shameful, shocking, sordid, unethical, unsavory;
Related Words
awesome, distinctive, distinguished, excellent, heady, honorable, impressive, noteworthy, noticeable, outstanding, redoubtable, reputable, respectable;
invaluable, precious, priceless, valuable;
delightful, enjoyable, pleasing, satisfying;
ethical, good, high-minded, moral, noble, principled;
ADMIRABLE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of admirable for English Language Learners
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: deserving to be admired : very good
ADMIRABLE Defined for Kids
Definition of admirable for Students
: deserving great respect and approval
- He showed admirable courage.
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admirably
\-blē\ adverb- The team performed admirably.
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