Word
admirably
Phoneticsad·mirably
US/ˈædmɝəbɫi/
UK/ˈædməɹəblˌi/
Definition
adv. in a way that shows you have good qualities or are doing something very well. You use this to praise someone's behavior or work.
adv. in a manner that demonstrates high quality, skill, or moral virtue. Often used to modify verbs of behavior or achievement.
Examples
“She worked admirably hard to finish the project on time.”
“The team performed admirably under the pressure of the final match, showing great discipline and teamwork.”
“The young researcher handled the difficult interview admirably, maintaining her composure and providing thoughtful answers to every challenging question posed by the committee.”
Examples
simple
“She worked admirably hard to finish the project on time.”
contextual
“The team performed admirably under the pressure of the final match, showing great discipline and teamwork.”
complex
“The young researcher handled the difficult interview admirably, maintaining her composure and providing thoughtful answers to every challenging question posed by the committee.”
Real-World Examples
“The handheld performed admirably with modern games that don't require the best graphics - as you would expect for the price.” “With spinners dominating the T20 World Cup earlier this summer, the likes of Filer and Issy Wong were sidelined, but both have stepped up admirably.” Etymology
From admirable + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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