admirable

adjective

ˈad-m(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce admirable (audio)
Definition of admirablenext
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 That would be intolerable in any other setting – not because every voter or marcher is admirable, but because constitutional rights are not based on a government employee’s benevolent opinion. — George A. Mocsary, The Conversation, 7 July 2026 There’s nothing new or fancy in Hell House LLC, which makes its feverish grip on the audience even more admirable. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026 The largely unfamiliar cast lend an air of unpredictability that serves the central mystery well, while the city itself — the bulk of the events take place in the brutalist confines of the Barbican Estate — plays an admirable supporting role. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 July 2026 Paraguay, which lost to the United States 4-1 in the group stage, is admirable for giving France a challenge. — Sean Gregory, Time, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for admirable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admirable
  1. meritorious
  2. worthy
  3. excellent
  4. commendable
  5. laudable
  6. impressive
  7. praiseworthy
  8. awesome
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
  • Named one of the most charming small towns in Alabama and under-the-radar mountain destinations, Mentone offers not only gorgeous views, but plenty of worthy accommodations from golf and ski resorts to dude ranches.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
  • Its splurge-worthy Iridium Spa resembles a crustacean with overwater treatment rooms acting as claws.
    — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Definition of worthy
Adjective
  • The roofline leaves enough headroom for actual adults, the cargo area is genuinely useful, and visibility remains excellent.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 July 2026
  • City Colleges of Chicago, the University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago State University and National Louis University, among others, have built their reputations on the premise that everyone deserves access to an excellent education.
    — Andrea Sáenz, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • These are all completely normal and commendable ways to spend summer vacation, and parents shouldn’t feel guilty for prioritizing these activities.
    — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 7 July 2026
  • The Botanist is one of the best restaurants in Vancouver; the Lobby Lounge and RawBar, a commendable drinking den.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Definition of commendable
Adjective
  • In 2018, New York City officials rolled out a voucher program with an unwieldy name, CityFHEPS, and the laudable goal of decreasing homelessness by subsidizing housing.
    — Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026
  • That’s a laudable goal, of course, except Soon-Shiong’s proclamations are mostly fluff, financially self-serving and have led to FDA wrist-slapping.
    — Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 18 June 2026
Definition of laudable
Adjective
  • Yet the 23-year-old midfielder has been a catalyst behind England’s impressive run at the tournament, scoring six goals in six matches.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
  • Not a record-setter While the sale price was impressive, the pen and switch did not break into the top 10 list of the highest prices at a public sale for space artifacts and memorabilia.
    — Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
Definition of impressive
Adjective
  • While the exterior features of the shed are certainly praiseworthy, the construction of the structure is also impressive.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
  • Outside of Zach Benson and Josh Doan, not many Sabres skaters had praiseworthy performances in this game.
    — Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Definition of praiseworthy
Adjective
  • As a matter of fact, along this awesome stretch, a sober man would walk and lead a horse — or, better yet, not take a horse at all.
    — Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026
  • But this was an awesome opportunity to do something fun, cool and different.
    — Ronnie Li, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Definition of awesome

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