Admirable \Ad"mi*ra*ble\, a. [L. admirabilis: cf. F. admirable.]
   1. Fitted to excite wonder; wonderful; marvelous. [Obs.]
      
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            In man there is nothing admirable but his ignorance
            and weakness.                         --Jer. Taylor.
      
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   2. Having qualities to excite wonder united with approbation;
      deserving the highest praise; most excellent; -- used of
      persons or things. "An admirable machine." "Admirable
      fortitude." --Macaulay.
      
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   Syn: Wonderful; marvelous; surprising; excellent; delightful;
        praiseworthy.
        
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