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exemplary

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪɡˈzɛmpləri/ · UK /ɪɡˈzempləri/

exemplary means: So good that other people should try to do things in the same way.

adjective

MODEL QUALITYC1

So good that other people should try to do things in the same way.

  • Your work is exemplary.
  • The school expects exemplary behaviour from its pupils.
  • Other teams could learn from their exemplary safety record.

Similar words: model, ideal, excellent

Common phrases: exemplary behaviour, exemplary work, exemplary practice

ADMIRABLEC1

Good enough to deserve great respect and admiration.

  • She showed exemplary courage.
  • His exemplary dedication earned our respect.
  • The award recognises her exemplary service to the community.

Similar words: admirable, commendable

Common phrases: exemplary courage, exemplary dedication, exemplary service

WARNING OTHERSC2

Intended to warn other people by showing how seriously bad behaviour will be punished.

  • The judge imposed an exemplary punishment.
  • The company was ordered to pay exemplary damages.
  • An exemplary sentence was meant to discourage similar crimes.

Similar words: deterrent

Common phrases: exemplary punishment, exemplary damages, exemplary sentence

ILLUSTRATINGC2

Used as an example to show or explain something.

  • The writer chose an exemplary case to explain the rule.
  • This exemplary passage illustrates the author’s use of irony.
  • The lecture included exemplary instances of the pattern.

Similar words: illustrative

Common phrases: exemplary case, exemplary instance, exemplary passage

Questions about exemplary

What does exemplary mean?

So good that other people should try to do things in the same way.

What is exemplary in other languages?

Türkçe: örnek · Español: ejemplar · Français: exemplaire · Deutsch: vorbildlich · Italiano: esemplare · 日本語: 模範的な

How do you pronounce exemplary?

In American English /ɪɡˈzɛmpləri/; in British English /ɪɡˈzempləri/.

How do you use exemplary in a sentence?

Your work is exemplary. The school expects exemplary behaviour from its pupils.

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