adjective
worthy of being treated in a particular way, typically of being given assistance.
the deserving poor
worthy,meritorious,commendable,praiseworthy,laudable,excellent,fine,admirable,estimable,exemplary,creditable,respectable,decent,honourable,virtuous,righteous,upright,good,meriting,warranting,justifying,qualified for,suiting,suitable for
adjective
(of a performance, effort, or action) deserving public acknowledgement and praise but not necessarily outstanding or successful.
a very creditable 2–4 defeat
commendable,praiseworthy,laudable,admirable,honourable,estimable,meritorious,exceptional,exemplary,noteworthy,notable,worthy,up to the mark,deserving,respectable,reputable,sterling,good,fine,excellent,outstanding,first-rate,first-class,worthy of commendation,worthy of admiration,A1,wicked,super,splendiferous,top-notch,fab,ace,tip-top,smashing,brill,champion,grand,bully,beaut,top-hole,applaudable
adjective
deserving praise.
he showed commendable restraint
admirable,praiseworthy,laudable,estimable,meritorious,creditable,exemplary,exceptional,noteworthy,notable,honourable,worthy,deserving,respectable,sterling,fine,excellent,worthy of commendation,worthy of admiration,applaudable
adjective
judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.
a classic novel
definitive,authoritative,outstanding,of the highest quality,first-rate,first-class,best,finest,excellent,superior,masterly,exemplary,consummate,ideal
noun
a work of art of recognized and established value.
his books have become classics
definitive example,model,epitome,paradigm,exemplar,prototype,outstanding example,paragon,great work,masterpiece,masterwork,established work,standard,pièce de résistance
adjective
innocent of wrongdoing.
he led a blameless life
innocent,guiltless,above reproach,beyond criticism,above suspicion,irreproachable,unimpeachable,in the clear,not to blame,without fault,faultless,exemplary,perfect,virtuous,pure,moral,upright,impeccable,sinless,unblemished,spotless,stainless,untarnished,squeaky clean
adjective
Very typical of a certain kind of person or thing.
the archetypal country doctor
most typical,most characteristic,representative,standard,conventional,classic,model,exemplary,quintessential,prime,textbook,copybook
adjective
Arousing or deserving respect and approval.
he has one admirable quality—he is totally honest
commendable,worthy of admiration,worthy of commendation,praiseworthy,laudable,estimable,meritorious,creditable,exemplary,exceptional,notable,honourable,worthy,deserving,respectable,worthwhile
