Definitions
- Describing something that serves as a model or example to follow. - Referring to a person or thing that is worthy of imitation or emulation. - Talking about a situation or behavior that is exemplary and sets a high standard for others to follow.
- Describing something that is of the highest quality or excellence. - Referring to a person or thing that is deserving of admiration or respect. - Talking about a situation or behavior that is commendable and serves as a positive example for others.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are adjectives.
- 2Both words describe something or someone that is worthy of admiration or emulation.
- 3Both words convey a positive connotation.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a person, thing, or situation.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Exemplary is more commonly used than exemplaric in everyday language.
- 2Form: Exemplaric is derived from the noun exemplar, while exemplary is derived from the noun example.
- 3Meaning: Exemplary emphasizes excellence or high quality, while exemplaric emphasizes serving as a model or example to follow.
- 4Connotation: Exemplary is often used to praise someone or something, while exemplaric can be used to describe something that is not necessarily praiseworthy but serves as a model or example to follow.
- 5Usage: Exemplary can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while exemplaric is more commonly used in formal or academic contexts.
Remember this!
Exemplaric and exemplary are synonyms that describe something or someone that is worthy of admiration or emulation. However, exemplaric emphasizes serving as a model or example to follow, while exemplary emphasizes excellence or high quality. Exemplary is more commonly used in everyday language and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while exemplaric is more commonly used in formal or academic contexts.
