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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Coachella was filled with admirable outfits, but as celebs like Dua Lipa, Bella Hadid, and Anna Cathcart proved, even a day spent poolside or hanging with friends and family calls for a bit of glamor. — Lauren Rearick, Teen Vogue, "Kylie Jenner, Anna Cathcart, and More of the Weekend’s Best Celebrity Fashions," 22 Apr. 2019 This requires admirable self-control, and not all marital battles can be worked out so calmly. — Sue Shellenbarger, WSJ, "The Right Ways to Argue in Front of Your Children," 22 Apr. 2019 Such a massive influx of funds, while widely considered an admirable show of support for the preservation of history and architecture, has caused some controversy. — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, "Notre Dame's Rebuild Has Already Raised $1 Billion," 19 Apr. 2019 There are many great things about Portland, but one of the city's most admirable characteristics is its dedication to eco-friendliness. — Maya Allen, Marie Claire, "7 All-Natural Makeup Brands With Products That Are Actually Amazing," 14 Jan. 2019 Hill’s fatal shooting in 2015 came amid a national wave of deadly encounters with police by black men, and the Afghanistan War veteran’s admirable backstory only fueled outrage. — Christian Boone, ajc, "DeKalb officer who shot unarmed vet: “I was being attacked”," 21 May 2018 Your level of grace, even in the face of adversity, is admirable and second to none. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "Alex Trebek's Cancer Diagnosis Sparks Outpour of Support From Pat Sajak, Cher, and More," 7 Mar. 2019 Duffy does an admirable job of weaving the tales from her letters – which date from the 1940s to the 1990s – into a cohesive story. — Matthew J. Palm, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Review: For Love, Sir - Fringe 2018," 14 May 2018 The Cleveland Browns have done an admirable job of keeping their No. — Geoffrey C. Arnold, OregonLive.com, "NFL draft 2018 news and rumors: Cleveland Browns targeting Baker Mayfield at No. 1?," 26 Apr. 2018

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