admirable
adjective
worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
admirably
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a word derived from
admirable.
Example Sentences
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But Jack Hendry's red card necessitated a reshuffle and Welsh was restored to the team in a more familiar position on the right and performed admirably again.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
For many years it has been clear to demographers that its population was about to go over a cliff — yet its stock market has performed admirably.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
But Nyong’o’s Helen, admirably performed though it was, contained few of the metatextual implications of Nolan’s other casting choices.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
And he is admirably fair-minded in assessing both Willing’s achievements and the grievances of his critics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
The very idea of such prompt, no-nonsense execution of one’s responsibilities was so admirably Swanburne-like that Penelope’s spirits were quite lifted.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
