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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