admirable
ad·mi·rable
adjective
1.
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
- “an estimable young professor”
- “trains ran with admirable precision”
- “his taste was impeccable, his health admirable”
2.
inspiring admiration or approval
- “among her many admirable qualities are generosity and graciousness”
Origin
From Middle English admyrable, partly from Middle French admirable and partly from its etymon, Latin admirābilis. By surface analysis, admire + -able.
Phrases
- admirable grasshopper
- red admirable
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