admirable

ad-mi-ra-ble · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Arousing or deserving respect and approval.

  2. 2.

    Worthy of admiration; excellent.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    admirable quality — A characteristic worthy of praise.
  • •
    admirable restraint — Praiseworthy self-control.
  • •
    admirable goal — A worthy objective.
  • •
    in admirable fashion — In a praiseworthy manner.

Related words

Antonyms: contemptible, deplorable, despicable
See also: admirably, admiration, admire, praiseworthy
Synonyms: commendable, laudable, praiseworthy, worthy

Etymology

From Latin admirabilis ("worthy of admiration"), from admirari ("to wonder at, admire"), from ad- ("at") + mirari ("to wonder").