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.
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