Admirable
worthy of ; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
excellent; first-rate.
Contemporary Examples
But if anything, President Obama has demonstrated an admirable nimbleness in response to changing circumstances.
Whose Side Is Obama on? Reihan Salam June 15, 2009
They are often characterized as benevolent and admirable; when we do the same, we are angry and unreasonable.
The Unbearable Whiteness of Protesting Rawiya Kameir, Judnick Mayard December 9, 2014
As Phillips conveyed, in interviews so admirable for their candor, there is no right way to sort it out.
Philly Sportswriter Bill Conlin’s Shame: Accused of Child Molestation Buzz Bissinger December 21, 2011
And our immune system, admirable and dedicated protector of our health, is making us sneeze our brains out.
Blame Climate Change for Your Terrible Seasonal Allergies Kent Sepkowitz May 13, 2014
As admirable as the U.S. fightback against Belgium was the pride and gusto of their fans.
Home of the (Footballing) Brave: The U.S. Bested Britain in World Cup Spirit Emma Woolf July 6, 2014
Historical Examples
His work abounds in an ingenious and admirable mingling of wit and humor.
Jokes For All Occasions Anonymous
Like the admirable Crichton, no art is to her unknown, no accomplishment by her neglected.
The Bacillus of Beauty Harriet Stark
Two admirable instructors were at hand—the army and the navy.
The War in the Air; Vol. 1 Walter Raleigh.
Betty, it must be owned, has an admirable memory on these occasions.
Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) Samuel Richardson
These books are admirable for supplementary reading classes.
Arbor Day Leaves N.H. Egleston
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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