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admirable
adjective ad·mi·ra·ble \ˈad-m(ə-)rə-bəl\
: deserving to be admired : very good
Full Definition of ADMIRABLE
1
: deserving the highest esteem : excellent
2
obsolete : exciting wonder : surprising
— ad·mi·ra·bil·i·ty \ˌad-m(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— ad·mi·ra·ble·ness \ˈad-m(ə-)rə-bəl-nəs\ noun
— ad·mi·ra·bly \-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of ADMIRABLE
15th century
Related to ADMIRABLE
- Synonyms
- applaudable, commendable, creditable, estimable, laudable, meritorious, praiseworthy
- Antonyms
- censurable, discreditable, illaudable, reprehensible
ADMIRABLE Defined for Kids
admirable
adjective ad·mi·ra·ble \ˈad-mə-rə-bəl, ˈad-mrə-bəl\
Definition of ADMIRABLE for Kids
: deserving great respect and approval <He showed admirable courage.>
— ad·mi·ra·bly \-blē\ adverb <The team performed admirably.>
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