Synonyms of admirable

admirable

adjective

ˈad-m(ə-)rə-bəl 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• meritorious
• worthy
• excellent
• commendable
• laudable
• impressive
• praiseworthy
• awesome
• creditable
• honorable
• estimable
• outstanding
• distinguished
• noble
• applaudable
• distinctive
• noticeable
• valuable
• good
• noteworthy
• moral
• invaluable
• deserving
• respectable
• precious
• delightful
• satisfying
• reputable
• enjoyable
• redoubtable
• pleasing
• ethical
• priceless
• heady
• principled
• high-minded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reprehensible
• discreditable
• deplorable
• contemptible
• pitiful
• despicable
• detestable
• worthless
• unworthy
• censurable
• pitiable
• notorious
• vile
• lousy
• wretched
• sorry
• infamous
• dirty
• base
• nasty
• illaudable
• disgraceful
• shameful
• scurvy
• shocking
• scandalous
• dishonorable
• scabby
• unethical
• low
• sordid
• mean
• disreputable
• ignominious
• unlikable
• unsavory
• shady
• scummy
• seamy

Examples of admirable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Schrader, an undrafted rookie, shows admirable hustle and skills to perhaps stick. —Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2024

The motley crews that today look so admirable may have been products less of democracy than of desperation. —Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024

Luke’s determination in face of something so terrible has been completely admirable. —Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024

With one foot in the teen drama world and the other in the comic book universe, Ms. Marvel—which just happens to feature Marvel’s first Muslim superhero—marks yet another admirable step forward for the company in both innovation and inclusion. —Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 2 July 2024