admirable

adjective

ad·mi·ra·ble | \ ˈad-m(ə-)rə-bəl

Definition of admirable

1 : deserving the highest esteem : excellent an admirable achievement

2 obsolete : exciting wonder : surprising

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Other Words from admirable

admirability \ ˌad-m(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē

\ noun

admirableness \ ˈad-m(ə-)rə-bəl-nəs

\ noun

admirably \ -blē

\ 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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His sometimes-quirky commitment to fiscal responsibility was admirable. — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Ross Perot changed American politics by disrupting Republicans and Democrats alike. We can learn from that.," 11 July 2019 On some level, his refusal to change over the years has been admirable. — Jeremy Woo, SI.com, "Paul George and Russell Westbrook Trades Could Create the Perfect Thunder Rebuild," 8 July 2019 Aster’s commitment to his heroine’s psychological journey is admirable, but that doesn’t hold true for everybody in the film. — Josephine Livingstone, The New Republic, "Midsommar Is a Nightmare in Broad Daylight," 5 July 2019 For those predisposed to like Ms Warren, her performance was admirable. — The Economist, "The Democrats hold their first presidential primary debate," 27 June 2019 Though its policies are admirable, until the country as a whole joins its climate-change efforts, California is making life expensive for its citizens. — The Economist, "The futureTexas seems better placed to adapt than California," 22 June 2019 Victor Santos, the director of government relations at the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, said that these plans are admirable, but HBCUs need a long-term funding solution. — Dartunorro Clark, NBC News, "At HBCUs, crushing student loan debt is a symptom of even bigger problems," 9 June 2019 The respect paid to this community of women — successful in business, true to their traditions, open to outsiders — is of course admirable. — Jesse Green, New York Times, "Review: ‘The Secret Life of Bees’ Is a Musical Lacking a Sting," 13 June 2019 Providing frame-by-frame commentary, Dee said much of the officers’ behavior was admirable: Both officers kept their distance even as Garner grew increasingly upset. — Wesley Lowery, Washington Post, "‘I can’t breathe.’ Five years after Eric Garner died in struggle with New York police, resolution still elusive.," 13 June 2019

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