admirable
adjective
[ ˈadm(ə)rəb(ə)l ]
• arousing or deserving respect and approval.
• "he has one admirable quality—he is totally honest"
Similar:
commendable,
worthy of admiration,
worthy of commendation,
praiseworthy,
laudable,
estimable,
meritorious,
creditable,
exemplary,
exceptional,
notable,
honourable,
worthy,
deserving,
respectable,
worthwhile,
excellent,
good,
sterling,
superb,
superlative,
brilliant,
outstanding,
first-rate,
first-class,
second to none,
of the first order,
of the highest order,
of the first water,
supreme,
prime,
great,
fine,
masterly,
marvellous,
wonderful,
magnificent,
impressive,
A1,
wicked,
stellar,
super,
splendiferous,
top-notch,
fab,
ace,
tip-top,
smashing,
brill,
champion,
grand,
bully,
badass,
beaut,
top-hole,
applaudable,
Origin:
late Middle English: via Old French from Latin admirabilis ‘to be wondered at’, from admirari (see admire).
