admirable
Americanadjective
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worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
- Synonyms:
- praiseworthy, estimable
- Antonyms:
- reprehensible, disreputable, unworthy
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excellent; first-rate.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- admirability noun
- admirableness noun
- admirably adverb
- superadmirable adjective
- superadmirableness noun
- superadmirably adverb
- unadmirable adjective
- unadmirableness noun
- unadmirably adverb
Etymology
Origin of admirable
From the Latin word admīrābilis, dating back to 1590–1600. See admire, -able
Example Sentences
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Run by Wellington Management—where Bogle worked before Vanguard—the fund boasts more than $110 billion in assets and an admirable record.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
A second friendly defeat in four days was no calamity since it came on the back of an admirable performance, unworthy of booing.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
With these offices vacant, the task fell upon district courts to name interim U.S. attorneys, which they did with admirable professionalism.
From Slate • Mar. 24, 2026
Our critic praised the star for “his admirable ability to give audiences a big bear hug without leaving the stage.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
There again was the delight, the courage, that is most admirable in the Karhidish spirit—and in the human spirit—and though I could not share it with him, to deny it would be a detestable act.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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