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

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The Spanish-language series, set in the fictional Las Encinas elite private school, will serve up more of its trademark twists and betrayals while also doing an admirable job of covering social issues in an artful way. —Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 July 2024

Rousteing has filled the big shoes of Balmain with a sense of benevolent leadership, which is truly admirable. —Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 27 June 2024

As in Pig, the hero’s journey is one of introspection, which is admirable enough but very much makes Day One a film that toggles between two very different modes and moods. —Damon Wise, Deadline, 27 June 2024

That, to me, is the most admirable and applicable thing of all. —Christine Werthman, Billboard, 26 June 2024

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 ˌad-mə-rə-bəl 

-mrə-bəl

: deserving to be admired : excellent

admirableness noun

admirably

-blē 

adverb