Meaning & use

admirable

adjective·Academic

Deserving great respect, approval, or admiration because of a fine quality or action.

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Her admirable patience with the difficult client impressed the whole office.

He showed admirable courage by reporting the mistake right away.

A note on using this word

Admirable is used for qualities or actions, not usually for physical appearance, where 'attractive' or 'striking' fit better.

Words with a similar meaning

commendablepraiseworthy

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