admirability

6.7

A quality that makes people respect a person or thing

noun
/ædˈmɪrəˌbɪlɪti/

: admirabilidad

His admirability was evident when he stood up for those who couldn't defend themselves.

Examples

The admirability of the scientist's research inspired many young students.
And this comes across as the idea of nobility, admirability, beauty in action, grace.
Presented with such admirability, Charlie.

Killers (1996)
Her admirability for volunteering at the shelter earned her the community award.

Synonyms

merit

vsadmirability

258 3.5

A quality that shows someone deserves praise or a reward

leans more toward general respect and approval than institutional reward

excellence

vsadmirability

150 3.2

Very high quality or skill that makes one stand out

emphasises being respected and approved rather than simply superior quality

magnificence

vsadmirability

Formal

13 5.0

Great beauty that makes people feel impressed and full of wonder

is about being respected and approved rather than creating awe

excellency

vsadmirability

2 7.0

A very good quality that people or things can have

focuses on respect and approval instead of just excellence or rank

wonderfulness

vsadmirability

2 4.8

A quality that makes you feel amazed and happy

is more about steady respect and approval than inspiring wonder

gloriousness

vsadmirability

1 5.8

Great beauty or success that makes people admire something

focuses on general respect and approval instead of majestic splendor

impressiveness

vsadmirability

1 5.9

The quality that makes people feel admiration or wonder

concerns being respected and approved rather than simply making an impression

admirableness

vsadmirability

7.0

The quality of being worthy of respect and praise for good actions

is the same quality but presented in a different word form

praiseworthiness

vsadmirability

7.5

Being admired for good or brave actions

places emphasis on respect and approval rather than explicit praise

laudability

vsadmirability

Formal

9.2

The quality of being worthy of praise

highlights general respect and approval rather than mainly praise

laudableness

vsadmirability

Formal

9.3

A quality that makes a person or action worthy of praise

stresses worthiness of respect and approval rather than formal praise

meritoriousness

vsadmirability

8.5

Deserving praise or a reward

focuses on being respected and approved rather than rewarded

creditability

vsadmirability

6.8

The quality of being worthy of praise or recognition for an achievement

is broader, referring to overall respect and positive regard

venerability

vsadmirability

Formal

8.7

Being worthy of deep respect and honour

is closer to everyday respect and approval rather than solemn reverence

marvelousness

vsadmirability

4.5

A quality that makes something seem very good and impressive

leans toward calm respect and approval rather than strong wonder

goldenness

vsadmirability

7.5

Great value or quality that people admire

focuses on respect and approval rather than richness or value alone

Antonyms

unworthiness

3 7.5

A feeling that you are not good enough and do not deserve good things

How Admirable

greatness

165 3.5

excellence

150 3.2

admirability

6.7

worthiness

13 4.7

Surface Forms

admirability singular

admirabilities plural

Morphology

admirability = admirable (transparent) = admire + able + ity

Standard nominalization from the adjective 'admirable' (admirable + -ity) yielding 'the quality of being admirable'.

Etymology

Admirability comes from admire, which comes from an old Latin word meaning 'to wonder'. So admirability is the quality of making people 'wonder' or feel respect, in other words being worthy of praise.