adj B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

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.”

adj

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 notes

In plain EnglishWorthy of respect and praise.

Common pairings

admirable quality truly admirable admirable restraint

Word forms

more admirable comparative, most admirable superlative

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Etymology

From Latin admirabilis, "worthy of wonder," from admirari ("to admire") — see "admire."

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for admirable

able fable cable table viable liable stable tenable parable affable amiable notable

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Frequently asked questions

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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