vorbildlich
Translation
exemplary, model, ideal
Examples
Sein Verhalten war vorbildlich.
His behavior was exemplary.
Er ist ein vorbildlicher Schüler.
He is a model student.
Grammar Patterns
to be exemplary to be exemplary His behavior was exemplary.
a model + noun a model noun He is a model student.
Similar Words
Synonyms: exemplarisch, mustergültig; Antonyms: tadelnswert (reprehensible), schlecht (bad)
Etymology
From 'das Vorbild' (role model, example) + the adjective suffix '-lich' (-ly, -like). Literally 'role model-like'.
Memory Tips
Think of a picture ('Bild') you can put before ('vor') others as a model ('Vorbild'). 'Vorbildlich' describes this quality.