Admirable Meaning
/ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjDeserving of the highest esteem or admiration; estimable.
adjGood or heroic.
Sentence Examples
Your motive was admirable, but your action was not.
Your essay is admirable in regard to style.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Her ____ effort to volunteer every weekend earned her a community award.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His dedication to helping the poor is truly ____.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English admyrable, partly from Middle French admirable and partly from its etymon, Latin admirābilis. By surface analysis, admire + -able.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The admirable smoothness of the riding also reflected the greatest credit on those who, despite the difficulties caused by the shortage of men and materials, have succeeded in maintaining the track in such first-class order."
— 1946 July and August, Cecil J. Allen, “British Locomotive Practice and Performance”, in Railway Magazine, page 213:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Her ____ effort to volunteer every weekend earned her a community award.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
His dedication to helping the poor is truly ____.