ad·mi·ra·ble

[ad-mer-uh-buhl]
adjective
1.
worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
2.
excellent; first-rate.

Origin:
1590–1600; < Latin admīrābilis. See admire, -able

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·b·ly, adverb
un·ad·mi·ra·ble, adjective
un·ad·mi·ra·ble·ness, noun
un·ad·mi·ra·b·ly, adverb


1. estimable, praiseworthy.


1. unworthy; disreputable; reprehensible.
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admirable (ˈædmərəbəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
deserving or inspiring admiration; excellent
 
'admirably
 
adv

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admirable
1590s, from Fr. admirable (O.Fr. amirable), from L. admirabilem, from admirari "to admire" (see admiration). In early years it also carried a stronger sense of "awe-inspiring.
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Example sentences
We may not agree on this point but your approach is admirable.
It's an arduous and admirable feat that requires a huge amount of discipline
  and drive.
For instance, the hairy mammoth seems to have been an admirable animal,
  intelligent and well-accoutered.
We have an admirable democracy, but it is not the only possible democracy and
  not always the best possible democracy.
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