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admirable

/ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/adjective4 syllables

Admirable means: deserving of esteem and respect.

Synonyms for admirable13

adjective, as in deserving of esteem and respect

estimable, good, honorable, respectable, reputable

adjective, as in inspiring admiration or approval

pleasing

also used for admirable

laudable, praiseworthy, reverend, allowable, commendable, creditable, glorious

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What does admirable mean?2

adjective

1

deserving of esteem and respect“all respectable companies give guarantees”

2

inspiring admiration or approval“among her many admirable qualities are generosity and graciousness”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Admirable in a sentence

  • Your motive was admirable, but your action was not.papabear
  • Nowadays, wisdom no longer appears to be an admirable virtue.Zurich899
  • Your dreams are admirable, but you need to ground them in reality.Nuel
  • Your essay is admirable in regard to style.Zifre
  • He made an admirable speech about protecting the environment.unknown
  • The single-minded way he gets on with his life is truly admirable.sundown
  • Her admirable creative urge rubs off on other people.richke
  • Being married long enough to have a silver wedding anniversary is really admirable.kkupus

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