admirable

Definition for admirable

adjective as in held in great respect

Strongest matches

attractive, commendable, excellent, exquisite, great, laudable, praiseworthy, unreal, valuable, wonderful

Weak matches

A-1, A-OK, ace, best ever, cat's pajamas, choice, cool, copacetic, crackerjack, deserving, dream, estimable, fine, good, greatest, hunky-dory, keen, meritable, meritorious, neat, out of sight, out of this world, peachy, rare, solid, super, super-duper, superior, wicked, worthy, zero cool

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Their absence makes Hansen’s willingness to sit down for a cross-examination feel especially admirable.

From Los Angeles Times

Such boldness is admirable, and indicative of Michael’s commitment to following his own vision.

From Salon

In an admirable display, the transfer quarterback has met with reporters after every game — and defeat — while shouldering responsibility for his team’s shortcomings.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s selfish, dangerous and antisocial. I have no admiration for him at all. He’s not at all admirable. He’s just stupid and greedy.”

From Los Angeles Times

What was admirable was that a number of these Scotland players have not had easy beginnings to their season.

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