Exemplary Definition

ĭg-zĕmplə-rē
adjective
Worthy of imitation; commendable.
Exemplary behavior.
American Heritage
Serving as a model or example; worth imitating.
Exemplary behavior.
Webster's New World
Serving as a sample, instance, type, etc.; illustrative.
Exemplary extracts.
Webster's New World
Serving as a warning or deterrent.
Exemplary punishment.
Webster's New World

Deserving honour, respect and admiration.

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noun

(obsolete) An example, or typical instance; an exemplar.

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(obsolete) A copy of a book or writing.
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Origin of Exemplary

  • From Middle French exemplaire, from Latin exemplaris, from exemplum.

    From Wiktionary

  • From Middle English exaumplarie, exemplere an exemplar exemplar

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Exemplary Sentence Examples

  • The support provided was exemplary in all areas.

  • His carefulness was exemplary, and his references are always exact.

  • His actions were exemplary in both respects.

  • Their behavior was often exemplary, with mature responses to challenging situations.

  • For more than thirty years since then, its public art program has been considered exemplary.

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