Added 9 October 2026
admirable
/ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/ adjective
In Latin: admīrābilis, spectābilis Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about admirable at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Deserving of the highest esteem or admiration.
an estimable young professor
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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.
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