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mər adjective
1.
worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
2.
excellent; first-rate.
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| —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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