Dictionary entry

Admirable

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Ad″mi‐ra‐ble (�), a. [L. admirabilis: cf. F. admirable.] 1. Fitted to excite wonder; wonderful; marvelous.

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. “An admirable machine.” “Admirable fortitude.” Macaulay.

Syn. — Wonderful; marvelous; surprising; excellent; delightful; praiseworthy.