Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Admirable \Ad"mi*ra*ble\, a. [L. admirabilis: cf. F. admirable.]
   1. Fitted to excite wonder; wonderful; marvelous. [Obs.]

            In man there is nothing admirable but his ignorance
            and weakness.                         --Jer. Taylor.

   2. Having qualities to excite wonder united with approbation;
      deserving the highest praise; most excellent; -- used of
      persons or things. ``An admirable machine.'' ``Admirable
      fortitude.'' --Macaulay.

   Syn: Wonderful; marvelous; surprising; excellent; delightful;
        praiseworthy.

Source : WordNet®

admirable
     adj 1: deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; "an estimable
            young professor"; "trains ran with admirable
            precision"; "his taste was impeccable, his health
            admirable"
     2: inspiring admiration or approval; "among her many admirable
        qualities are generosity and graciousness"