admirable

Pronunciation: /ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/

The English word “admirable” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

Deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; estimable.
Good or heroic.

noun

The quality, state, or an example of being admirable.

Etymology

From Middle English admyrable, partly from Middle French admirable and partly from its etymon, Latin admirābilis. By surface analysis, admire + -able.

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