ad·mi·ra·ble ( d m r--bl)adj. Deserving admiration. ad mi·ra·ble·ness n.ad mi·ra·bly adv. |
admirable [ˈædmərəbəl]
adj
deserving or inspiring admiration; excellent
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) The film tells its story with admirable economy.
bad, disappointing, commonplace, worthless, mediocre, deplorable, displeasing, no great shakes (informal), half-pie (N.Z. informal)
bad, disappointing, commonplace, worthless, mediocre, deplorable, displeasing, no great shakes (informal), half-pie (N.Z. informal)
Translations
admirable
adj, admirably
adv (= praiseworthy, laudable) → bewundernswert, erstaunlich; (= excellent) → vortrefflich, ausgezeichnet
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