exemplary
adjective
Everyday
- Very good; so good that it is an example for others to copy: exemplary behaviour. tree →
- (formal) Serving as a warning or example: an exemplary punishment. tree →
In the lessons
In school reports «exemplary» praises excellent work or behaviour; in the exam voice it is a formal word for «excellent». Phrases: «exemplary behaviour», «an exemplary pupil», «exemplary conduct».
Examples
- Her behaviour on the trip was exemplary. tree →
- The headteacher praised his exemplary work. tree →
- He was an exemplary student who always helped others. tree →
- The firefighter received an award for exemplary courage. tree →
- The essay is an exemplary answer to the question. tree →
- Their teamwork was exemplary. tree →
Note
Formal; casual speech says «excellent» or «brilliant». Say «ig-ZEM-pluh-ree». Related: example, exemplify.
On Mova
- Trees and pragmatics of «exemplary» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- «exemplary» in the school dictionary on Mova free.
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