Meaning & use

Estimably

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In a manner deserving of esteem or high regard; admirably.

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She performed her duties estimably throughout a difficult year.

The team handled the crisis estimably, earning praise from the board.

A note on using this word

This adverb comes from "estimable," meaning worthy of esteem, and is now fairly rare outside formal writing.

Words with a similar meaning

admirablycommendably

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Words with an opposite meaning

disgracefully

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