Admirable meaning

What does “admirable” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“admirable” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: deserving of the highest esteem or admiration.

admirable

adjective

  1. deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

    “an estimable young professor”

    “trains ran with admirable precision”

  2. inspiring admiration or approval

    “among her many admirable qualities are generosity and graciousness”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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