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59 words
German word
vorbildlich
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈfoːɐ̯ˌbɪltlɪç/
Meaning
- adjectiveexemplary
Example
Sein Verhalten ist vorbildlicher als erwartet.
His behavior is more exemplary than expected.
More examples
In der Krise hat die Gemeinde vorbildlich gehandelt.
During the crisis, the municipality acted in an exemplary manner.
Core concept
Conduct or qualities placed before others as a model worth following.
Common phrases
vorbildlich handeln
act in an exemplary manner
ein vorbildlicher Umgang
exemplary treatment
mit vorbildlicher Konsequenz
with exemplary consistency
Similar words
exemplarisch: Suitable for demonstrating a principle or pattern through a representative example.
beispielhaft: Providing a notably good example that others can follow or cite.
mustergültig: Conforming so fully to ideal standards that it can serve as a model.
Definition in German
Bezeichnet Verhalten oder Eigenschaften, die andere zum Nachahmen anregen.
Word origin
Vorbildlich derives from the noun Vorbild, formed from vor, meaning 'in front of', and Bild, meaning 'image', with the adjective suffix -lich.
Usage tips
- Vorbildlich usually describes conduct, performance, or qualities, while a person who serves as a model is a Vorbild.
Other meanings
- commendableadjective
Opposites
- tadelnswertblameworthyadjective
Related words
- Vorbildcharakterexemplary characternoun
- Vorbildrole modelnoun