Antonyms for exemplary

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ig-zem-pluh-ree, eg-zuhm-pler-ee

Phonetic Transcription : ɪgˈzɛm plə ri, ˈɛg zəmˌplɛr i

Definition of exemplary

Origin : 1580s, "fit to be an example," from Middle French exemplaire, from Latin exemplaris "that serves as an example," from exemplum "example" (see example). Earlier (early 15c.) as a noun meaning "a model of conduct."

adj ideal

Example sentences :

Mrs. Rice is a lady of refinement, exemplary, and much beloved and respected.
Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin

And I am bound to say he obeyed that order with the most exemplary alacrity.
Extract from : « Cyropaedia » by Xenophon

And yet this man has for years been leading a most exemplary life?
Extract from : « Masterpieces of Mystery » by Various

He sighed and clasped his hands on his stomach with exemplary resignation.
Extract from : « 'Twixt Land & Sea » by Joseph Conrad

She had seven sons, whom she had educated with the most exemplary piety.
Extract from : « Fox's Book of Martyrs » by John Foxe

"The actions of Tonda have been most exemplary for the past several seasons," he remarked.
Extract from : « The Players » by Everett B. Cole

In observance of the precepts of the church he was exemplary.
Extract from : « The Rise of the Hugenots, Vol. 1 (of 2) » by Henry Martyn Baird

His habits were exemplary, and he was largely imbued with feelings of hospitality.
Extract from : « The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume V. » by Various

According to witnesses, he had performed the counterkill in exemplary fashion.
Extract from : « The Status Civilization » by Robert Sheckley

On a place in the volume for this exemplary character, I insist.
Extract from : « A Boswell of Baghdad » by E. V. Lucas

Synonyms for exemplary

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