Admirable: meaning, definitions and examples

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admirable

 

[ ˈæd.mə.rə.bəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description

Deserving respect and admiration; inspiring approval and appreciation. Admirable qualities or actions are worthy of praise and respect.

Synonyms

commendable, exemplary, laudable, noteworthy, praiseworthy

Examples of usage

  • He showed admirable courage in the face of danger.
  • Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.
  • The team's admirable effort resulted in a successful outcome.

Translations

Translations of the word "admirable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 admirável

🇮🇳 प्रशंसनीय

🇩🇪 bewundernswert

🇮🇩 mengagumkan

🇺🇦 захопливий

🇵🇱 godny podziwu

🇯🇵 称賛に値する (shousan ni ataisuru)

🇫🇷 admirable

🇪🇸 admirable

🇹🇷 takdire şayan

🇰🇷 감탄할 만한 (gamtanhal manhan)

🇸🇦 رائع

🇨🇿 obdivuhodný

🇸🇰 obdivuhodný

🇨🇳 令人钦佩的 (lìng rén qīnpèi de)

🇸🇮 občudovanja vreden

🇮🇸 aðdáunarverður

🇰🇿 таңғаларлық

🇬🇪 შესანიშნავი

🇦🇿 heyranedici

🇲🇽 admirable

Etymology

The word 'admirable' originated from the Old French word 'admirable', which in turn came from the Latin word 'admirabilis', meaning 'to be admired'. The term has been used in English since the 14th century, evolving to its current meaning of deserving respect and admiration.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,156 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.