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admirableness

admirableness

7.0
The quality of being worthy of respect and praise for good actions
  • noun
  • /ˈæd.mɪr.ə.bəl.nəs/
translation icon : admirabilidad
  • Her admirableness is evident in the way she helps everyone without expecting anything in return.

Examples

  • Her admirableness shines through in her dedication to helping others.

  • The admirableness of his actions was acknowledged by the entire community.

  • Many admired the admirableness that defined her character and inspired others.

  • The admirableness of his actions earned him a lot of respect.

  • The admirableness of her volunteer work gained her the admiration of the entire community.

  • His admirableness was recognized during the award ceremony where he received accolades for his kindness.

  • Many people spoke about the admirableness of the teacher who always went the extra mile for her students.

Synonyms

merit
vsadmirableness
258 3.5

A quality that shows someone deserves praise or a reward

frames the concept as a respected overall quality rather than reward focus
excellence
vsadmirableness
150 3.2

Very high quality or skill that makes one stand out

stresses deserving respect and approval rather than general superiority
excellency
vsadmirableness
2 7.0

A very good quality that people or things can have

relates that excellence specifically to earning respect and approval
wonderfulness
vsadmirableness
2 4.8

A quality that makes you feel amazed and happy

is about deserving respect and approval rather than causing amazement
nobleness
vsadmirableness
  • Formal
1 6.6

Being kind and honest in a way people respect

focuses on being respected for general worth rather than lofty ideals
gloriousness
vsadmirableness
1 5.8

Great beauty or success that makes people admire something

leans more on being worthy of respect than on splendour or show
impressiveness
vsadmirableness
1 5.9

The quality that makes people feel admiration or wonder

focuses on earning respect and approval rather than mere impact
admirability
vsadmirableness
6.7

A quality that makes people respect a person or thing

is the same idea but phrased as a general quality term
praiseworthiness
vsadmirableness
7.5

Being admired for good or brave actions

focuses more on earning respect and approval rather than just comments
laudability
vsadmirableness
  • Formal
9.2

The quality of being worthy of praise

is broader, highlighting overall worthiness of respect and approval
laudableness
vsadmirableness
  • Formal
9.3

A quality that makes a person or action worthy of praise

points to general worth that gains respect rather than only compliments
meritoriousness
vsadmirableness
8.5

Deserving praise or a reward

emphasizes respect and approval more than reward or compensation
creditability
vsadmirableness
6.8

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

centres more on earning respect and broad approval than credit alone
goldenness
vsadmirableness
7.5

Great value or quality that people admire

means deserving respect and approval rather than implying material value
venerability
vsadmirableness
  • Formal
8.7

Being worthy of deep respect and honour

is closer to general approval and respect rather than sacred reverence
honorableness
vsadmirableness
  • US
7.4

A quality of being honest and fair that earns respect

stresses earning respect broadly rather than specifically moral standing

Antonyms

3 7.5

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

The state of deserving public shame because of wrong actions

How Admirable

greatness
165 3.5
excellence
150 3.2
admirableness
7.0
worthiness
13 4.7

Surface Forms

admirableness singular

Morphology

admirableness = admirable (transparent) = admire + able + ness

Standard nominalization of the adjective 'admirable' with '-ness'; the meaning 'the quality of being admirable' is directly derived.

Etymology

Admirableness comes from the familiar verb admire, which in old Latin is made of ad- 'to' and mirari 'to wonder', so to admire someone is to 'feel wonder' about them. That's why admirableness means the quality of making people feel respect and wonder.