Admirability
worthy of ; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
excellent; first-rate.
adjective
deserving or inspiring admiration; excellent
adj.
mid-15c., “worthy of admiration,” from Middle French admirable (Old French amirable), from Latin admirabilis “admirable, wonderful,” from admirari “to admire” (see admiration). In early years it also carried a stronger sense of “awe-inspiring.”
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