admirable
Deserving of esteem
Admirable describes something worthy of admiration—deserving respect, approval, or praise.
The word applies to qualities, achievements, or conduct that impress through excellence or moral virtue: She showed admirable restraint, an admirable dedication to his craft.
Admirable suggests genuine merit rather than mere likeability.
Worthy of approval
- laudableDeserving of recognition
- meritoriousDeserving praise or honor
- creditableDeserving approval or esteem
- worthyDeserving respect or esteem
noteworthy · impressive · applaudable · deserving · excellent · outstanding · remarkable · exceptional
Conforming to moral principles
- moralConcerning right conduct
- righteousMorally good, justified
- uprightVertical or morally sound
- principledHaving strong moral beliefs
noble · decent · honorable · good · integrity · conscientious · scrupulous · honest
Flawless model to emulate
- idealStandard of perfection
- modelRepresentation or paradigm
- standardLevel of quality accepted
- benchmarkStandard for comparison
epitome · archetype · inspiration · guiding · imitable · instructive · influential · leading
commendable
Worthy of approval
- laudableDeserving of recognition
- meritoriousDeserving praise or honor
- creditableDeserving approval or esteem
worthy · noteworthy · impressive · applaudable · deserving · excellent · outstanding · remarkable · exceptional · exemplary
ethical
Conforming to moral principles
principled · noble · decent · honorable · good · integrity · conscientious · scrupulous · honest · trustworthy
paragon
Flawless model to emulate
benchmark · epitome · archetype · inspiration · guiding · imitable · instructive · influential · leading · pioneering
appealing
Pleasant and inviting
- charmingPleasantly attractive in manner
- lovelyAttractive and pleasing
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
graceful · delightful · winning · pleasing · endearing · likable · captivating · engaging · winsome · personable
- Spanish adjectivesbueno, excelente, terrible, superior, inferior
- awe-inspiringawe-inspiring, awesome, breathtaking, jaw-dropping, magnificent
- Well Donegood job, nicely done, top notch, first rate, masterful
- praiselauding, compliments, laudation, accolades, great job
- agreement wordsyes, okay, agree, agreed, accord
- positive wordsyes, good, great, excellent, wonderful
admirabledespicable
Morally worthless, beneath regard
contemptible · deplorable · reprehensible · abhorrent · detestable
admirabledisgraceful
Causing loss of respect
dishonorable · shameful · ignominious · disreputable · discreditable