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ex·em·pla·ry

exemplary

pronunciation:
ihg zem pl ri
part of speech: 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
definition 2: serving as a model or guide.
an exemplary soldier
similar words:
classic, model
definition 3: serving as a typical example.
an exemplary paragraph
similar words:
classic, representative, sample, typical
definition 4: serving as a warning.
derivation: exemplariness (n.)