admirable

[ad-mer-uh-buhl]

adjective

1. worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.

   Synonyms: praiseworthy, estimable
   Antonyms: reprehensible, disreputable, unworthy

2. excellent; first-rate.

admirable

/ ˈædmərəbəl /

adjective

1. deserving or inspiring admiration; excellent

Other Word Forms

• admirably adverb
• admirableness noun
• admirability noun
• superadmirable adjective
• superadmirableness noun
• superadmirably adverb
• unadmirable adjective
• unadmirableness noun
• unadmirably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of admirable¹

From the Latin word admīrābilis, dating back to 1590–1600. See admire, -able

Example Sentences

As admirable as it was of him to relentlessly press the opposing back line, the fans didn’t pay to watch him run and run and run.

From Los Angeles Times

Where the film occasionally falters by Russell’s reluctance to twist the knife, it also succeeds in its director’s admirable commitment to realism.

From Salon

Ironically, “Fit for TV: The Reality of The Biggest Loser” isn’t admirable television either.

From Salon

"That in itself has been really admirable, so we're really proud of him."

From BBC

In Gladys, Cregger makes an admirable effort to close the loop on his metaphor, exploring the trauma children incur at the hands of those who want nothing more than to play God.

From Salon

Related Words

• attractive 
• commendable 
• excellent 
• exquisite 
• great 
• laudable 
• praiseworthy 
• unreal 
• valuable 
• wonderful