vorbildliche
Translation
exemplary, model, paradigmatic
Examples
Die vorbildliche Schülerin bekam eine Auszeichnung.
The exemplary student received an award.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) (attributive) an exemplary ... Eine vorbildliche Leistung.
((Noun)) + sein + ((Adjective)) (predicative) ... is exemplary Ihr Verhalten ist vorbildlich.
Similar Words
Synonyms: exemplary, model; Antonyms: reprehensible, bad
Etymology
From 'Vor-' (before) + 'Bild' (picture, model) + '-lich' (-ly, like). Literally 'like a model held before you'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'Vorbild' (role model) who acts in a 'vorbildlich' (exemplary) manner.