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ex·em·pla·ry
 exemplary
- pronunciation:
- ihg
zem
pl
ri
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
deserving to be imitated or followed; commendable; admirable.
The teacher pointed out the boy's exemplary conduct to the class.- antonyms:
- deplorable, nefarious
- similar words:
- classic
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| definition 2: |
serving as a model or guide.
an exemplary soldier- similar words:
- classic, model
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| definition 3: |
serving as a typical example.
an exemplary paragraph- similar words:
- classic, representative, sample, typical
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| definition 4: |
serving as a warning.
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| related words: |
ideal, meritorious, standard, virtuous |
| derivation: |
exemplariness (n.) |
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