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.

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Word Description / Examples
admirable

Used to describe someone or something that is worthy of respect or admiration for their qualities or achievements.

  • Her dedication to her job is truly admirable.
  • It's admirable how he manages to stay so positive during tough times.
commendable

Often applies to actions or efforts that deserve praise as being especially good or worthy of approval.

  • Your efforts in organizing the event are commendable.
  • The team's hard work on the project is most commendable.
praiseworthy

Refers to actions, qualities, or achievements that are worth receiving praise.

  • His bravery in rescuing the child is praiseworthy.
  • The team’s praiseworthy performance earned them the championship.
laudable

Used when something deserves praise, particularly in a formal or public setting.

  • Her commitment to saving the environment is laudable.
  • The charity’s efforts to help the homeless are laudable.
exemplary

Refers to something or someone serving as a desirable model or as a perfect example.

  • She received an award for her exemplary service to the community.
  • His behavior in school has been exemplary.
noteworthy

Highlights something significant, interesting, or important enough to be noticed.

  • The professor’s new research is quite noteworthy.
  • Her achievements in the field of medicine are noteworthy.

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.