SYNONYMS | WORD ORIGIN
adjective worthy of admiration ; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection. excellent; first-rate.
Origin of admirable From the
Latin word
admīrābilis, dating back to
1590–1600. See
admire ,
-able Related forms ad·mi·ra·ble·ness , ad·mi·ra·bil·i·ty , noun ad·mi·ra·bly , adverb su·per·ad·mi·ra·ble , adjective su·per·ad·mi·ra·ble·ness , noun su·per·ad·mi·ra·bly , adverb un·ad·mi·ra·ble , adjective un·ad·mi·ra·ble·ness , noun un·ad·mi·ra·bly , adverb Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for admirability adjective deserving or inspiring admiration; excellent
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Derived Forms admirably , adverb Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Word Origin and History for admirability adj. mid-15c., "worthy of admiration," from Middle French admirable (Old French amirable ), from Latin admirabilis "admirable, wonderful," from admirari "to admire" (see admiration ). In early years it also carried a stronger sense of "awe-inspiring."
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