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admirable

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈædmɝəbəɫ// UK //ˈædməɹəbəl// ad·mirable

adj. deserving respect and praise because of good qualities or actions.

adj. deserving respect and approval for moral excellence, skill, or effort.


SIMPLE

Her hard work is truly admirable.

CONTEXTUAL

The team showed admirable courage during the storm.

COMPLEX

Despite the overwhelming odds, their persistence remained admirable and inspired the entire community.

Origin

From Middle English admyrable, partly from Middle French admirable and partly from its etymon, Latin admirābilis. By surface analysis, admire + -able.

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