admirable

[ad-mer-uh-buhl] / ˈæd mər ə bəl /

ADJECTIVE

held in great respect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attractive commendable excellent exquisite great laudable praiseworthy unreal valuable wonderful

WEAK

A-1 A-OK ace best ever cat's pajamas choice cool copacetic crackerjack deserving dream estimable fine good greatest hunky-dory keen meritable meritorious neat out of sight out of this world peachy rare solid super super-duper superior wicked worthy zero cool

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad imperfect inferior unimportant unworthy

WEAK

contemptible despicable detestable hateful loathsome repugnant repulsive shameful

Example Sentences

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This may seem admirable, but only if you ignore that you’re being treated like a 9-year-old.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Nacua’s “security in being able to be authentically honest about” seeking help was admirable, coach Sean McVay said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Comprehensive peace in the region is an admirable goal, one that the U.S. should strive toward.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Mr. Mikhail is a professor of history at Yale and the author of admirable books on the Ottomans.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

But to be able to operate at a top level with both adults and children was admirable.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

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