About The Word Admirable
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Admirable
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What's The Definition Of Admirable?
[adj] deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; "an estimable young professor"; "trains ran with admirable precision"; "his taste was impeccable, his health admirable"
[adj] inspiring admiration or approval; "among her many admirable qualities are generosity and graciousness" Synonyms | Synonyms for Admirable: estimable | pleasing Related Terms | Find terms related to Admirable: adorable | angelic | awe-inspiring | beyond all praise | caressable | charming | commendable | creditable | cuddlesome | deserving | estimable | excellent | exemplary | fine | first-class | first-rate | great | kissable | laudable | likable | lovable | lovely | lovesome | magic | meritorious | model | praiseworthy | seraphic | smashing | splendid | superior | sweet | top-drawer | unexceptionable | well-deserving | winning | winsome | wonderful | worthy See Also | Admirable In Webster's Dictionary \Ad"mi*ra*ble\, a. [L. admirabilis: cf. F. admirable.]
1. Fitted to excite wonder; wonderful; marvelous. [Obs.]
In man there is nothing admirable but his ignorance
and weakness. --Jer. Taylor.
2. Having qualities to excite wonder united with approbation;
deserving the highest praise; most excellent; -- used of
persons or things. ``An admirable machine.'' ``Admirable
fortitude.'' --Macaulay.
Syn: Wonderful; marvelous; surprising; excellent; delightful;
praiseworthy.
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