adjective

exemplary

exemplary, model, perfect

Her behaviour was exemplary.

Her behavior was exemplary.

He received an exemplary punishment.

He received an exemplary punishment.

((noun)) exemplary (noun) She is an exemplary student.

Synonyms: model, perfect, ideal; Antonyms: poor, unsatisfactory

From Latin 'exemplum' (example). The suffix '-ary' means 'relating to'. So, 'relating to an example'.

Think of the word 'example'. Something that is 'exemplary' is a good example for others to follow.

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