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admirable

[ ad-mer-uh-buhl ]
/ ˈæd mər ə bəl /
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adjective

worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
excellent; first-rate.

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Nearby words

  1. administrative leave,
  2. administrative segregation,
  3. administrative-law judge,
  4. administrator,
  5. administratrix,
  6. admirable bolete,
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  8. admirably,
  9. admiral,
  10. admiral of the fleet

Origin of admirable

From the Latin word admīrābilis, dating back to 1590–1600. See admire, -able
SYNONYMS FOR admirable
1. estimable, praiseworthy.
ANTONYMS FOR admirable
1. unworthy; disreputable; reprehensible.
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British Dictionary definitions for admirability

admirable

/ (ˈædmərəbəl) /

adjective

deserving or inspiring admiration; excellent
Derived Formsadmirably, adverb
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Word Origin and History for admirability

admirable

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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