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   exemplary

   /ɪɡˈzɛmpləri/

   adjective

   • 1. serving as a desirable model; very good: "exemplary behaviour" Similar perfectidealmodelfaultlesswithout faultcopybookflawlessimpeccableconsummateexcellentoutstandingexceptionaladmirablefinevery goodcommendablelaudablepraiseworthymeritorioushonourableestimableabove/beyond reproachblamelessirreproachableunimpeachablerare:applaudableOpposite deplorableunworthy
   • ▪ characteristic of its kind or illustrating a general rule: "her works are exemplary of certain feminist arguments"
   • 2. (of a punishment) serving as a warning or deterrent: "exemplary sentencing may discourage the violent minority" Similar serving as a deterrentcautionarywarningadmonitoryrare:monitory
   • ▪ (of damages) exceeding the amount needed for simple compensation.

   Word Origin late 16th century: from late Latin exemplaris, from Latin exemplum ‘sample, imitation’ (see example).

   Derivatives

   • 1. exemplarily adverb
   • 2. exemplariness noun

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   The meaning of EXEMPLARY is deserving imitation : commendable; also : deserving imitation because of excellence. How to use exemplary in a sentence. An Exemplary Etymology

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   EXEMPLARY definition: 1. very good and suitable to be copied by other people: 2. An exemplary punishment is severe and…. Learn more.

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   Definition of exemplary adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Exemplary definition: worthy of imitation; commendable. See examples of EXEMPLARY used in a sentence.

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   If you describe someone or something as exemplary, you think they are extremely good.

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   EXEMPLARY meaning: 1. very good and suitable to be copied by other people: 2. An exemplary punishment is severe and…. Learn more.

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   Adjective. Noun. Filter. adjective. Worthy of imitation; commendable. Exemplary behavior. American Heritage. Serving as a model or example; worth imitating. Exemplary behavior. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Serving as a sample, instance, type, etc.; illustrative. Exemplary extracts. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.