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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