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Learn “Exemplary”

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Exemplary

adjective/ig-ZEM-pluh-ree/

Meaning

So good that it deserves to be copied as a perfect example.

In context

The team showed exemplary sportsmanship by helping their injured opponent.

Remember it

Exemplary holds 'example' — behaviour so good it becomes the example.

Use it well

Praise word for behaviour or work that others should copy; strongly positive.