admirably
/ˈædmərəbli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈædmərəbli/ (ame, ipa)
admirably — adverb
1. done so well, or showing such good judgment or good character, that people respe
done so well, or showing such good judgment or good character, that people respect and praise it
Mei-Lin handled the difficult customer admirably, staying calm and polite throughout.
handle [situation] admirably — collocation for dealing with difficulty
The young firefighters acted admirably, running into the burning house without hesitation.
Vikram's essay was admirably clear and well-organized for a first draft.
Nadia sang admirably at the school concert despite her nerves before the show.
The hotel staff responded admirably to the flood, getting all guests to safety quickly.
- excellently
focuses on the high quality of the result rather than on moral approval
- superbly
stronger than admirably; suggests the very best possible performance
- commendably
very similar in meaning but slightly more formal, often used in official feedback
- poorly
direct opposite in terms of quality or performance
- disgracefully
strong opposite when referring to behaviour that deserves disapproval
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Typically modifies verbs describing how someone dealt with a difficult situation, performed a task, or behaved under pressure. It can also modify adjectives such as 'clear', 'suited', or 'qualified' to mean 'in a way that deserves praise'.