English adjective: exemplary | |||
| 1. | exemplary worthy of imitation | ||
| Samples | Exemplary behavior. Model citizens. | ||
| Synonyms | model | ||
| Similar | worthy | ||
| Antonyms | unworthy | ||
| 2. | exemplary being or serving as an illustration of a type | ||
| Samples | The free discussion that is emblematic of democracy. An action exemplary of his conduct. | ||
| Synonyms | emblematic, typic | ||
| Similar | typical | ||
| Antonyms | atypical, untypical | ||
| 3. | exemplary serving to warn | ||
| Samples | Shook a monitory finger at him. An exemplary jail sentence. | ||
| Synonyms | admonitory, cautionary, monitory, warning | ||
| Similar | dissuasive | ||
| Antonyms | persuasive | ||