Meaning & Definition of Exemplary in English
English⟶
Exemplary
/ɪgzɛmpləri/
adjective
1. Worthy of imitation
- "Exemplary behavior"
- "Model citizens"
synonym:
- exemplary,
- model(a)
2. Being or serving as an illustration of a type
- "The free discussion that is emblematic of democracy"
- "An action exemplary of his conduct"
synonym:
- emblematic,
- exemplary,
- typic
3. Serving to warn
- "Shook a monitory finger at him"
- "An exemplary jail sentence"
synonym:
- admonitory,
- cautionary,
- exemplary,
- monitory,
- warning(a)