admirable

adjective

ad·​mi·​ra·​ble ˈad-m(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce admirable (audio)
Synonyms of admirable
1
: deserving the highest esteem : excellent
an admirable achievement
2
obsolete : exciting wonder : surprising
admirability
ˌad-m(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce admirable (audio)
noun
admirableness
ˈad-m(ə-)rə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce admirable (audio)
noun
admirably
ˈad-m(ə-)rə-blē How to pronounce admirable (audio)
adverb

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Examples of admirable in a Sentence

Loyalty was her most admirable quality. it's admirable the way she helps her elderly neighbor with chores and errands every Saturday
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Kendall Jenner’s runway appearances are no doubt iconic, but her street style has proven just as admirable. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 22 June 2026 Paraguay, which lost to the United States 4-1 in the group stage, is admirable for giving France a challenge. — Sean Gregory, Time, 5 July 2026 The intentions are noble and the themes are handled with admirable complexity, but the writing is sluggish. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 There are many other admirable individuals to spotlight who champion reading for children and young people. — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for admirable

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

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The first known use of admirable was in the 15th century

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admirable

adjective
ad·​mi·​ra·​ble ˌad-mə-rə-bəl How to pronounce admirable (audio)
-mrə-bəl
: deserving to be admired : excellent
admirableness noun
admirably
-blē How to pronounce admirable (audio)
adverb

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