admirable
pronunciation
How to pronounce admirable in British English:
UK [ˈædmərəbl]
How to pronounce admirable in American English:
US [ˈædmərəbl]
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- Adjective:
- deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
- inspiring admiration or approval
Word Origin
- admirable (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."
Synonym
Example
- 1. An admirable steadfastness among thai people is wearing thin .
- 2. Nicolas sarkozy 's admirable energy is unconnected to strategic purpose .
- 3. Few would dispute the admirable sentiments that are motivating this self-restraint .
- 4. It 's a trend entirely based on vanity , and vanity is not an admirable trait at all .
- 5. Recycling admirers ( I have many girlfriends to look after ) is an admirable idea , especially as I am married .