admirable

adjective

ˈad-m(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce admirable (audio)
Definition of admirablenext
as in meritorious
deserving of high regard or great approval it's admirable the way she helps her elderly neighbor with chores and errands every Saturday

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Recent Examples of admirable Root remains a beacon of hope for England but the trouble is supporters have heard about a desire to build an improved culture so many times before only to see all the admirable words undermined by the players’ deeds. — Paul Newman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 The June event also showcased the admirable sense of humor that had long been synonymous with Parton. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026 Americans have always had an admirable desire to improve themselves. — Evelyn Skye, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 All of these requests may be admirable, but Uncle Sam just can’t afford it anymore. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for admirable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for admirable
  1. meritorious
  2. worthy
  3. excellent
  4. commendable
  5. laudable
  6. impressive
  7. praiseworthy
  8. awesome
Adjective
  • The process is highly competitive, and only the proposals deemed the most meritorious receive funding.
    — Felix V. Matos Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
  • These are lawsuits that are not meritorious but are brought to any of harass, intimidate or retaliate against defendants for their exercise of their free speech and related rights.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of meritorious
Adjective
  • Gloria lived a full, wonderful life filled with friends and great conversations and worthy causes.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Ryan Gosling and Matt Damon have already shown off their best-actor-worthy wares.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of worthy
Adjective
  • Alas, this excellent advice goes into one of Joe’s ears and out the other.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Owls are predators whose eyes are positioned on the front of their heads, giving them excellent depth perception.
    — Abigail Witmer, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Coming shortly after a commendable performance in a UEFA Super Cup defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, the Thomas Frank era started positively.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The way the pups and Ryder speak to one another is commendable.
    — Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of commendable
Adjective
  • That’s laudable, but politically beneficial, too — another Donalds box checked.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
  • His comments may have been ill-considered since notoriety doesn’t come solely through laudable actions; Fauci faced plenty of criticism.
    — Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of laudable
Adjective
  • Besiktas had been chasing Joe Willock, who seemed a shoo-in to depart, but an impressive start under Jaissle brought a rethink; a contract extension is possible.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • My mom’s longtime favorite flip-flops have a super impressive discount today, so act fast to snap them up before summer officially comes to a close.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of impressive
Adjective
  • That’s one reason many people aspire to lead praiseworthy lives later encapsulated in obituaries.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
  • While the exterior features of the shed are certainly praiseworthy, the construction of the structure is also impressive.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Definition of praiseworthy
Adjective
  • These ideas flew over our heads as kids, and we were mostly occupied by the pretty lights and awesome fight scenes.
    — George Yang, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Thank you for the awesome times and thank you to everyone who has worked there.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of awesome

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“Admirable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admirable. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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