Admirable
/ˈædmərəbl/
adjectiveBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
Question
Definitions
1
Worthy of respect and approval; excellent.
/ˈædmərəbl/
adjectivepositiveBeginner
General
Deserving of admiration; excellent.
His courage in the face of danger was admirable.
💡 Simply: Very good; worthy of praise.
More Examples
2
The painting was an admirable piece of art.
How It's Used
General
"Her dedication to her work is admirable."
Literary
"The novel's prose is admirably crafted."
From Middle French *admirable, from Latin *admirabile, from admirari "to wonder at, admire".
The word has been used consistently since its adoption from Latin, maintaining its positive connotation.
Memory tip
Think of 'admire' – if something is admirable, it's something you admire.
Practice
Base: admire
admirableeadmireable
Usage
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