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Definition of Admirable

Admirable
Admirable Ad"mi*ra*ble, a. [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.

Meaning of Admirable from wikipedia

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- undermine the fame of scholars, saying that the man who excels in any admirable science, holds converse with the devil" but professes himself willing...