admirable Meaning, Definition & Usage

adjective satellite deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
- an estimable young professor
- trains ran with admirable precision
- his taste was impeccable, his health admirable
adjective satellite inspiring admiration or approval
- among her many admirable qualities are generosity and graciousness

L. admirabilis: cf. F. admirable.

Fitted to excite wonder; wonderful; marvelous. Obs.
In man there is nothing admirable but his ignorance and weakness. Jer. Taylor.
Having qualities to excite wonder united with approbation; deserving the highest praise; most excellent; -- used of persons or things. "An admirable machine." "Admirable fortitude." Macaulay. Syn. -- Wonderful; marvelous; surprising; excellent; delightful; praiseworthy.