Comprehensive
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
 
Advanced Dictionary      
Lookup History
exemplary

ex·em·pla·ry

exemplary

 
 
pronunciation:
ihg zem pl ri
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: deserving to be imitated or followed; highly commendable.
The teacher pointed out the boy's exemplary conduct to the class.
antonyms:
deplorable, nefarious
similar words:
admirable, commendable
definition 2: serving as a model or guide.
He was an exemplary soldier, obedient and brave.
similar words:
model
definition 3: serving as a typical example.
As an example of Early American architecture, this house is exemplary.
similar words:
classic, representative, sample, typical
definition 4: serving as a warning.
Word CombinationsSubscriber feature About this feature
derivation: exemplariness (n.)
Word PartsSubscriber feature About this feature