admirable

adjectivenounattested in dialogue

//ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl//
//ædˈmaɪ.ɹə.bəl//

Deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; estimable.

adjective

1
Deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; estimable.
It's admirable that Shelley overcame her handicap and excelled in her work.
The admirable smoothness of the riding also reflected the greatest credit on those who, despite the difficulties caused by the shortage of men and materials, have succeeded in maintaining the track in such first-class order.
2
Good or heroic.
The act of putting out the burning fires was admirable.

Etymology

From Middle English admyrable, partly from Middle French admirable and partly from its etymon, Latin admirābilis. By surface analysis, admire + -able.

noun

1
The quality, state, or an example of being admirable.

Forms

plural: admirables
comparative: more admirable
superlative: most admirable

administrative · Of or relating to administering or administration.administrator · One who administers affairs; one who directs, manages,…Administrator · The queen's representative in some Commonwealth territories,…

admirable · Deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; estimable.

admiral · The commander of a naval squadron or fleet, regardless of…admiration · A positive emotion combining wonder and approbation; the…admire · To regard with wonder and delight.

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