English Dictionary: admirable | by the DICT Development Group |
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Admirable \Ad"mi*ra*ble\, a. [L. admirabilis: cf. F. admirable.] 1. Fitted to excite wonder; wonderful; marvelous. [Obs.] In man there is nothing admirable but his ignorance and weakness. --Jer. Taylor. 2. Having qualities to excite wonder united with approbation; deserving the highest praise; most excellent; -- used of persons or things. [bd]An admirable machine.[b8] [bd]Admirable fortitude.[b8] --Macaulay. Syn: Wonderful; marvelous; surprising; excellent; delightful; praiseworthy. |