ADMIRABLE Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

admirable

adjective

ˈad-m(ə-)rə-bəl

Definition of admirable

as in meritorious

deserving of high regard or great approval it's admirable the way she helps her elderly neighbor with chores and errands every Saturday

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Recent Examples of admirable Perhaps there’s things within yourself that are not entirely admirable. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2026 Our agency, whose staff was overwhelmingly female, decided, with admirable discretion, that the assignment should go to a man. — Bob Brody, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 Grant’s comeback hopefully will bode well to an interior defensive line unit that has the Dolphins playing admirable—ranked 15th—against the run. — Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026 Such ruthless prioritization produced some admirable results. — Julianne Smith, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for admirable

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Adjective

The process is highly competitive, and only the proposals deemed the most meritorious receive funding.

— Felix V. Matos Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
These are lawsuits that are not meritorious but are brought to any of harass, intimidate or retaliate against defendants for their exercise of their free speech and related rights.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of meritorious

Adjective

Quick escape There is no shortage of worthy weekend getaways from Brisbane, including the Gold Coast and Noosa on the Sunshine Coast.

— Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
Back at home, the Keetsa Pillow Plus offers its own take on hotel-worthy comfort.

— Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of worthy

Adjective

Bold from brown butter and balsamic vinegar and bright from lemon, the crunchy topping is an excellent foil to the sweetness of roasted squash.

— Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Their bench even has some guys providing excellent backup options.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

Antarctica Silversea’s first ship reimagined for polar pursuits, Silver Cloud strikes a commendable balance between expedition thrills and luxury amenities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
That’s commendable enough to earn the laptop four stars, but not quite an Editors’ Choice award.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of commendable

Adjective

Taken by themselves, shame and awe are neither laudable nor blameworthy.

— Robert A. Ballingall, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026
The desire to protect victims and encourage trust in law enforcement is laudable, but do existing laws go too far in prohibiting cooperation with federal authorities regarding suspects of violent crime and felons in the country illegally?

— Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of laudable

Adjective

The hotel’s connections with local neighbors is also particularly impressive (no mean feat for newcomers in Kyoto) with The Shinmonzen’s friends ranging from local bento box makers who deliver by bicycle to generations-old antique shop owners.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Northeast of Thule's Malmö headquarters in the greater Stockholm metro, Dometic has largely focused in on inflatable RTT design, going so far as to integrate an air tent into a rather impressive Jeep Wrangler pop-top concept.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of impressive

Adjective

Not as praiseworthy is a tendency to dislike being told what to do, and in proving a point, to not only cut off their nose to spite their face but to lop off their heads as well.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
While lesser-known than its aforementioned treatment mask, the serum is equally praiseworthy—particularly for anyone seeking longer, stronger hair.

— Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of praiseworthy

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