admirable

adjective

ad·​mi·​ra·​ble ˈad-m(ə-)rə-bəl 

1

: deserving the highest esteem : excellent

an admirable achievement

2

obsolete : exciting wonder : surprising

admirability

ˌad-m(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

noun

admirableness

ˈad-m(ə-)rə-bəl-nəs 

noun

admirably

ˈad-m(ə-)rə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• applaudable
• commendable
• creditable
• estimable
• laudable
• meritorious
• praiseworthy

Examples of admirable in a Sentence

Loyalty was her most admirable quality.

it's admirable the way she helps her elderly neighbor with chores and errands every Saturday

Recent Examples on the Web

While striving for excellence is admirable, the real opportunity lies in eliminating friction points and meeting baseline expectations. —Blake Morgan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025

Snow White deserved an update of sorts, and this is an admirable new take that certainly is one of the better live-action remakes from Disney. —Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025

Even with his admirable work rate and determination, that’s a disappointing return for somebody playing his position for such a goal-laden side. —Beren Cross, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025

But that’s just one of many of this salad’s admirable features. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English admyrable, borrowed from Anglo-French admirable, borrowed from Latin admīrābilis, from admīrārī "to admire" + -bilis "capable (of acting or being acted upon)" — more at -able

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

admirable

adjective

ad·​mi·​ra·​ble ˌad-mə-rə-bəl 

-mrə-bəl

: deserving to be admired : excellent

admirableness noun

admirably

-blē 

adverb