admirable — deserving respect and approval; excellent or commendable
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: deserving respect and approval; excellent or commendable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈædmərəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's admirable skill of making ramyeon taste like a five-star meal never fails to amaze me.
- His admirable honesty in admitting he ate the last piece of pizza earned him forgiveness.
- The teacher showed admirable patience when explaining the same math problem for the tenth time.
admirable
ADJECTIVE[/ˈædmərəbəl/]
deserving respect and approval; excellent or commendable
The firefighter showed admirable courage while rescuing people from the burning building.
The scientist's admirable dedication helped create a life-saving treatment.
Her admirable character made her one of the most reliable and valuable members of the team.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin admirari, meaning 'to wonder at' or 'to regard with esteem.' The term combines ad- (toward) and mirari (to wonder), literally conveying the sense of being struck with wonder or astonishment.
Breakdown
ad- (toward) + mirari (to wonder) + -able (capable of being), forming 'capable of being wondered at' or 'worthy of admiration.'
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's admirable skill of making ramyeon taste like a five-star meal never fails to amaze me.”
“His admirable honesty in admitting he ate the last piece of pizza earned him forgiveness.”
“The teacher showed admirable patience when explaining the same math problem for the tenth time.”
“Her admirable determination to wake up early for exercise lasted exactly three days.”
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