admirable

[ ad-mer-uh-buhl ]

adjective

1. worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.

   Synonyms: praiseworthy, estimable

   Antonyms: reprehensible, disreputable, unworthy

2. excellent; first-rate.

admirable

/ ˈædmərəbəl /

adjective

1. deserving or inspiring admiration; excellent

Derived Forms

• ˈadmirably, adverb

Other Words From

• 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·bly adverb
• un·admi·ra·ble adjective
• un·admi·ra·ble·ness noun
• un·admi·ra·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of admirable¹

From the Latin word admīrābilis, dating back to 1590–1600. See admire, -able

Example Sentences

We learn about da Vinci’s early life, family, education and lovers, and the doc does an admirable job of explaining not just excellence but innovation.

From New York Times

That’s an admirable approach, and perhaps an outsider needs to show Americans how Trump is perceived.

From Salon

"It would be admirable if the president had allowed posterity to recognise and appreciate his work," an X user posted.

From BBC

As my colleague Alexandra Petri of the Washington Post put it with admirable concision: “I am endorsing Kamala Harris for president because I like elections and would like to keep having them.”

From Los Angeles Times

Was it a case of admirable loyalty or a stubbornness that backfired?

From BBC

Related Words

• attractive
• commendable
• excellent
• exquisite
• great
• laudable
• praiseworthy
• unreal
• valuable
• wonderful