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ADMIRABLY
admirably, laudably, praiseworthily, commendable
(adverb) in an admirable manner; “the children’s responses were admirably normal”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
admirably (comparative more admirably, superlative most admirably)
In a way worthy of admiration.
To an admirable degree.
Source: Wiktionary
Ad"mi*ra*bly, adv.
Definition: In an admirable manner.
ADMIRABLE
Ad"mi*ra*ble, a. Etym: [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. "An admirable machine." "Admirable fortitude." Macaulay.
Syn.
– Wonderful; marvelous; surprising; excellent; delightful; praiseworthy.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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PREMATURELY
(adverb) (of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation; “the child was born prematurely”
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