admirability
Quality inspiring esteem
Admirability is the quality of deserving admiration—the extent to which something or someone merits respect or approval.
The word appears mainly in formal or academic contexts: The admirability of her dedication was never in question.
More common alternatives include worthiness or merit.
Worthy of approval
- laudableDeserving of recognition
- praiseworthyDeserving approval or admiration
- meritoriousDeserving praise or honor
- honorableHaving high moral standards
worthy · noteworthy · distinguished · outstanding · impressive · creditable · deserving · estimable
Outstanding quality or merit
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
- dignityInnate personal worth
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- worthinessState of deserving recognition
virtue · distinction · honor · uprightness · decency · moral fiber · character · rectitude
Profound admiring respect
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- regardAttentive consideration given
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
awe · honor · recognition · deference · approval · homage · tribute · kudos
Reputation commanding admiration
- standingPosition, physical or social
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- renownWidespread acclaim and recognition
- statusOne's relative position
good name · repute · regard · respectability · credibility · honor · distinction · prominence
Flawless model to emulate
- role modelPerson others emulate
- epitomePerfect representative of type
- idealStandard of perfection
- archetypeOriginal model for copies
benchmark · standard · icon · hero · beacon · guiding light · trailblazer · exemplar
commendable
Worthy of approval
- laudableDeserving of recognition
- praiseworthyDeserving approval or admiration
- meritoriousDeserving praise or honor
honorable · worthy · noteworthy · distinguished · outstanding · impressive · creditable · deserving · estimable · reputable
excellence
Outstanding quality or merit
worthiness · virtue · distinction · honor · uprightness · decency · moral fiber · character · rectitude · probity
veneration
Profound admiring respect
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- regardAttentive consideration given
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
reverence · awe · honor · recognition · deference · approval · homage · tribute · kudos · accolades
prestige
Reputation commanding admiration
- standingPosition, physical or social
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- renownWidespread acclaim and recognition
status · good name · repute · regard · respectability · credibility · honor · distinction · prominence · eminence
paragon
Flawless model to emulate
- role modelPerson others emulate
- epitomePerfect representative of type
- idealStandard of perfection
archetype · benchmark · standard · icon · hero · beacon · guiding light · trailblazer · exemplar · luminary
admirabilitycontemptibility
Deserving of disdain
despicableness · reprehensibility · loathsomeness · vileness · baseness
admirabilitycontemptibility
Deserving of disdain
pitiableness · ridiculousness · disgracefulness · shamefulness · ignominy
admirabilitycontemptibility
Deserving of disdain
disreputability · dishonorableness · shamefulness · infamy · notoriety
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