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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Their poise and resilience are so incredibly admirable.
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There was a sort of calm confidence to that team that was really admirable.
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However, not all thought the action was as admirable as some made it out to be.
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How did something so important and admirable become so disgraced?
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As admirable as Prout and her advocacy work are, it must be said that the book is not without flaws.
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The Senegal star joined the Potters on transfer deadline day in January in a deal worth around £14m from Galatasaray, but has had an unconventional but admirable road to the English top flight.
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All of this makes the plight of Helena Rubinstein not only understandable but almost admirable.
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The sentiment is admirable; the execution decidedly is not.
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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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