admirable
[ ad-mer-uh-buhl ]
/ ˈæd mər ə bəl /
adjective
worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
excellent; first-rate.
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British Dictionary definitions for admirable
admirable
/ (ˈædmərəbəl) /
adjective
deserving or inspiring admiration; excellent
Derived forms of admirable
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