admirable

[ ad-mer-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.

   Synonyms: praiseworthy, estimable

   Antonyms: reprehensible, disreputable, unworthy

2. excellent; first-rate.

admirable

/ ˈædmərəbəl /

adjective

1. deserving or inspiring admiration; excellent

Derived Forms

• ˈadmirably, adverb

Other Words From

• 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of admirable¹

From the Latin word admīrābilis, dating back to 1590–1600. See admire, -able

Example Sentences

Kurzel presents the iconography of America’s off-the-grid militia members — flags, swastikas, flyers in bars inviting the curious to meetings — with admirable straightforwardness.

From Los Angeles Times

This also reveals a level of nervousness that should not be attached to feline rescue, which is an admirable cause.

From Salon

Martin says Des is "brave and admirable" for speaking out and telling his story as "a warning flag" for others.

From BBC

Aspirational thinking is healthy and admirable, but not in all cases.

From Los Angeles Times

I didn’t want to feel like I was taking that for granted and all, but it was incredibly admirable to see the strength that it clearly took some of them to go.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• attractive
• commendable
• excellent
• exquisite
• great
• laudable
• praiseworthy
• unreal
• valuable
• wonderful