adjective

exemplary

exemplary, model, commendable

Her behavior was exemplary.

Her behaviour was exemplary.

This is an exemplary piece of work.

This is an exemplary piece of work.

((...)) exemplary... Her behaviour was exemplary.

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

From Latin 'exemplum' (example), from 'ex-' (out) + 'emere' (to take). Something 'taken out' to serve as a model.

Think of 'example' + '-ary' (related to). It describes something worthy of being an example.

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