admirable
AD-muhr-uh-buhl
Admirable (adj) means deserving respect or approval; impressive in a positive way. Example: “Her patience with the difficult client was admirable.”
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Deserving respect or approval; impressive in a positive way.
"Her patience with the difficult client was admirable."
"He showed admirable restraint given how angry he must have been."
How to use admirable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWorthy of respect and praise.
Common pairings
admirable quality
truly admirable
admirable restraint
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more admirable
- Superlative
- most admirable
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Etymology
From Latin admirabilis, "worthy of wonder," from admirari ("to admire") — see "admire."
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What does “admirable” mean?
The word “admirable” means deserving respect or approval; impressive in a positive way. In plain terms, worthy of respect and praise.
How do you pronounce “admirable”?
“Admirable” is pronounced AD-muhr-uh-buhl (/ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “admirable” in a sentence?
Here is “admirable” used in a sentence: “Her patience with the difficult client was admirable.”
What part of speech is “admirable”?
“Admirable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “admirable” come from?
The word “admirable” comes from Latin. From Latin admirabilis, "worthy of wonder," from admirari ("to admire") — see "admire.".
Is “admirable” a common word?
“Admirable” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
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