admirable
adjective
ad·mi·ra·ble ˈad-m(ə-)rə-bəl 
1
: deserving the highest esteem : excellent
an admirable achievement
2
obsolete : exciting wonder : surprising
admirability
ˌad-m(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē
noun admirableness
ˈad-m(ə-)rə-bəl-nəs
noun admirably
ˈad-m(ə-)rə-blē
adverb 
Synonyms
- applaudable
- commendable
- creditable
- estimable
- laudable
- meritorious
- praiseworthy
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Example Sentences
Loyalty was her most admirable quality. it's admirable the way she helps her elderly neighbor with chores and errands every Saturday
Recent Examples on the Web Guys and girls that are playing right now are at a level that is truly admirable. 
Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2022 Nothing in Schindler’s work is more admirable than his way of carving out open-feeling domiciles in limited space. Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 July 2022 While the efforts of resisters everywhere in Europe were admirable in bravery and spirit, decades of postwar mythmaking have also obscured many uncomfortable historical realities. Katja Hoyer, Washington Post, 24 June 2022 My purpose is to foster and promote the finding of common ground, admirable human qualities, and fraternity among all. Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 24 May 2022 Her ability to find levity in anything is completely admirable. Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Apr. 2022 The idea of crafting a song exploring being bi-racial was very admirable, especially in 1973. Troy L. Smith, cleveland, 14 Dec. 2021 There’s admirable attention to women, with important works by Lee Bontecou, Sally Hazelet Drummond, Marisol, Agnes Martin and Carolee Schneemann, among others, some unfamiliar. Karen Wilkin, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2022 Beliefs are admirable, strong beliefs perhaps even more so. Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2022 See More
Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2022 Nothing in Schindler’s work is more admirable than his way of carving out open-feeling domiciles in limited space. Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 July 2022 While the efforts of resisters everywhere in Europe were admirable in bravery and spirit, decades of postwar mythmaking have also obscured many uncomfortable historical realities. Katja Hoyer, Washington Post, 24 June 2022 My purpose is to foster and promote the finding of common ground, admirable human qualities, and fraternity among all. Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 24 May 2022 Her ability to find levity in anything is completely admirable. Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Apr. 2022 The idea of crafting a song exploring being bi-racial was very admirable, especially in 1973. Troy L. Smith, cleveland, 14 Dec. 2021 There’s admirable attention to women, with important works by Lee Bontecou, Sally Hazelet Drummond, Marisol, Agnes Martin and Carolee Schneemann, among others, some unfamiliar. Karen Wilkin, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2022 Beliefs are admirable, strong beliefs perhaps even more so. Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English admyrable, borrowed from Anglo-French admirable, borrowed from Latin admīrābilis, from admīrārī "to admire" + -bilis "capable (of acting or being acted upon)" — more at -able
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
admirable
adjective
ad·mi·ra·ble ˈad-mə-rə-bəl
ˈad-mrə-bəl
: deserving great respect and approval
He showed admirable courage.
admirable
adjective
as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval it's admirable the way she helps her elderly neighbor with chores and errands every Saturday Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- meritorious
- commendable
- excellent
- laudable
- worthy
- praiseworthy
- impressive
- applaudable
- awesome
- honorable
- noble
- creditable
- outstanding
- estimable
- distinguished
- distinctive
- noteworthy
- good
- valuable
- noticeable
- invaluable
- respectable
- moral
- deserving
- delightful
- satisfying
- precious
- enjoyable
- pleasing
- redoubtable
- reputable
- ethical
- priceless
- principled
- heady
- high-minded
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- reprehensible
- discreditable
- contemptible
- deplorable
- pitiful
- despicable
- detestable
- censurable
- worthless
- pitiable
- unworthy
- vile
- notorious
- lousy
- wretched
- sorry
- disgraceful
- illaudable
- shameful
- infamous
- nasty
- dirty
- base
- shocking
- dishonorable
- scandalous
- unethical
- sordid
- ignominious
- unlikable
- scurvy
- low
- unsavory
- mean
- scabby
- shady
- scummy
- seamy
- disreputable