Deserving respect and approval; worthy of admiration for excellent qualities or achievements.
From Latin admirabilis, from admirari meaning 'to wonder at, admire', composed of ad- 'at' + mirari 'to wonder'. Entered English via Old French in the 14th century.
The Latin root mirari connects 'admirable' to 'miracle' and 'mirror'—all sharing the concept of wonder and careful observation. The evolution from 'causing wonder' to 'deserving praise' shows how amazement naturally leads to appreciation.
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