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Definition of admirably

admirably

/ˈæd.mər.ə.bli/
ad · mi · ra · bly
Adjective:admirable
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• adverb

1

In a manner that arouses or deserves respect, approval, or high regard; commendably or excellently.

Example

"The young orchestra performed admirably in front of a sold-out audience."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the adjective 'admirable' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. It traces back to the Latin 'admirabilis' (worthy of admiration), from 'admirari' (to wonder at), combining 'ad-' (at, toward) and 'mirari' (to wonder).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Admirably. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/admirably
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