admirable
/ˈædmərəbl/
ad · mir · a · ble
ˈæd · mər · ə · bl
English Definition
adj. deserving of respect or approval
Significado en Español
admirable
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
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Example Sentence
Her dedication to helping the poor is admirable.
她对帮助穷人的奉献是令人钦佩的。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
admire(eng) + -able(capable of) → capable of refreshing the senses → admirable.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym of “admirable”.
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A
commendable
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B
ordinary
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C
doubtful
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D
insignificant
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A — commendable.
“admirable” means adj. deserving of respect or approval
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
His honesty in returning the lost money was truly ______.
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A
shameful
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B
disgraceful
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C
admirable
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D
despicable
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C — admirable.
“admirable” means adj. deserving of respect or approval
Common questions about “admirable”
What does “admirable” mean?
admirable — adj. deserving of respect or approval. In Chinese: 令人钦佩的.
How do you pronounce “admirable”?
admirable is pronounced /ˈædmərəbl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ad · mir · a · ble.
How do you use “admirable” in a sentence?
Her dedication to helping the poor is admirable. (她对帮助穷人的奉献是令人钦佩的。)
What are synonyms for “admirable”?
commendable, praiseworthy, laudable, exemplary — all close in meaning to admirable (adj. deserving of respect or approval).
Is “admirable” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. admirable appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “admirable”?
admire(eng) + -able(capable of) → capable of refreshing the senses → admirable.
