Both Uses of
exemplary
in
David Copperfield
- These she put down upon the table without a word, glaring at me the while with exemplary firmness, and then retired, locking the door after her.†
Chpt 4-6 *
- 'He is an excellent man, most exemplary in every way; and he pointed out to her that she ought, as a Christian, to reconcile herself to the sacrifice (especially as it was so uncertain), and to bear no uncharitable feeling towards me.†
Chpt 40-42
Definition:
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(exemplary) serving as an example -- especially one from which to draw a lesson
For instance:
an example to copy: exemplary behavior
an example to avoid: exemplary punishment