admirable
adjective/ˈædmərəbəl/
Frequency rank: #7,802 most common English word
Meaning
deserving respect and approval; worthy of admiration.
Example sentence
Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.
Synonyms & related words
- commendable
- praiseworthy
- remarkable
- worthy
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