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admirable

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ad·mi·ra·ble  (dmr--bl)
adj.
Deserving admiration.
admi·ra·ble·ness n.
admi·ra·bly adv.
admirable [ad-mer-a-bl]
Adjective
deserving or inspiring admiration: the boldness of the undertaking is admirable
admirably adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.admirable - deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; "an estimable young professor"; "trains ran with admirable precision"; "his taste was impeccable, his health admirable"
estimable - deserving of respect or high regard
2.admirable - inspiring admiration or approval; "among her many admirable qualities are generosity and graciousness"
pleasing - giving pleasure and satisfaction; "a pleasing piece of news"; "pleasing in manner and appearance"
admirable
adjective praiseworthy, good, great, fine, capital, noted, choice, champion, prime, select, wonderful, excellent, brilliant, rare, cracking Brit. (informal) outstanding, valuable, superb, distinguished, superior, sterling, worthy, first-class, notable, sovereign, dope (slang) world-class, exquisite, exemplary, first-rate, superlative, commendable, top-notch (informal) brill (informal) laudable, meritorious, estimable, tiptop, A1 or A-one (informal) bitchin' U.S. (slang) chillin' U.S. (slang) booshit Austral. (slang) exo Austral. (slang) sik Austral. (slang) ka pai N.Z. rad (informal) phat (slang) schmick Austral. (informal) << OPPOSITE deplorable
Translations
admirable [ˈædmərəbl] adj → admirable
admirable [ˈædmərəbl] adj → admirable
admirable [ˈædmərəbl] adj → bewundernswert
admirable [ˈædmərəbl] adj → ammirevole
admirable admire


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The admirable fellow literally slaved in my interest, and so, I may say, did everyone in Bristol, as soon as they got wind of the port we sailed for--treasure, I mean.
Treasure Island by Stevenson, Robert Louis View in context
The Pereire, of the French Transatlantic Company, whose admirable steamers are equal to any in speed and comfort, did not leave until the 14th; the Hamburg boats did not go directly to Liverpool or London, but to Havre; and the additional trip from Havre to Southampton would render Phileas Fogg's last efforts of no avail.
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It was written at Paris, when I had Charles Dickens for a near neighbor and a daily companion, and when my leisure hours were joyously passed with many other friends, all associated with literature and art, of whom the admirable comedian, Regnier, is now the only survivor.
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