Admirable

Pronunciation: /ˈæd.mər.ə.bəl/

Definitions of admirable

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. 'Admirable' is an adjective that describes something worthy of admiration.

Example Sentences

A1 She is an admirable student who always helps her classmates.

A2 The team showed admirable teamwork during the competition.

B1 His dedication to his work is truly admirable.

B2 The artist's skillful use of color is admirable.

C1 Her ability to remain calm under pressure is truly admirable.

C2 The company's commitment to sustainability practices is admirable.

Examples of admirable in a Sentence

formal Her dedication to her work is truly admirable.

informal I think it's admirable how he always helps out his neighbors.

slang That was a pretty admirable move you pulled off there.

figurative The way she handled that difficult situation was nothing short of admirable.

Grammatical Forms of admirable

• past tense: admired
• plural: admirables
• comparative: more admirable
• superlative: most admirable
• present tense: admires
• future tense: will admire
• perfect tense: has admired
• continuous tense: is admiring
• singular: admirable
• positive degree: admirable
• infinitive: to admire
• gerund: admiring
• participle: admiring

Origin and Evolution of admirable

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'admirable' originated from the Latin word 'admirabilis', which means worthy of admiration.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'admirable' has retained its original meaning of being worthy of admiration, but it has also come to be used more broadly to describe anything impressive or excellent.