Definitions
- Describing a person or action that is deserving of respect or admiration. - Referring to a quality or trait that is praiseworthy or commendable. - Talking about an accomplishment or achievement that is impressive or noteworthy.
- Describing a person or action that is worthy of admiration or praise. - Referring to a quality or trait that is commendable or excellent. - Talking about an accomplishment or achievement that is impressive or praiseworthy.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe actions, qualities, or accomplishments that are deserving of respect or admiration.
- 2Both words have a positive connotation.
- 3Both words can be used to describe people, actions, or qualities.
- 4Both words are adverbs or adjectives that modify a verb or noun.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Estimably is less commonly used than admirably in everyday language.
- 2Focus: Estimably emphasizes the worthiness or value of a person or action, while admirably emphasizes the praiseworthiness or excellence of a person or action.
- 3Intention: Estimably suggests that the person or action is deserving of respect or admiration, while admirably suggests that the person or action is worthy of admiration or praise.
- 4Formality: Estimably is more formal than admirably, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Remember this!
Estimably and admirably are synonyms that both describe actions, qualities, or accomplishments that are deserving of respect or admiration. However, estimably emphasizes the worthiness or value of a person or action, while admirably emphasizes the praiseworthiness or excellence of a person or action. Estimably is more formal and less common than admirably, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
