Exemplary

Origin

From Middle French exemplaire, from Latin exemplaris, from exemplum.

Full definition of exemplary

Adjective

1. Deserving honour, respect and admiration.
2. Of such high quality that it should serve as an example to be imitated.
• Francis BaconBishops' lives and doctrines ought to be exemplary.
3. Ideal or perfect.
4. Serving as a warning; monitory.as, exemplary justice, punishment, or damages

Related terms

• exemplative

Noun

1. (obsolete) An example, or typical instance; an exemplar
2. (obsolete) A copy of a book or writing.