admirable

adjective

Simple meaning

Good or heroic.

Pronunciation

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admeruhbuhl

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ˈædmɚəbəl

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Definition

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adjective

Deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; estimable.
Good or heroic.

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admirernounPerson or profession
A person who backs a politician or a team etc.
admiralnounDerived noun
The supreme commander of a fleet.
admirationnounDerived noun
A feeling of delighted approval and liking.
admirablyadverbDerived adverb
In an admirable manner.

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Sense: deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

estimable

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