All 3 Uses of
exemplary
in
Washington Square
- On the contrary, for fear of being unjust to her, he did his duty with exemplary zeal, and recognised that she was a faithful and affectionate child.†
Chpt 2 *
- She is not a humbug—she is an exemplary woman.†
Chpt 13
- If she is an exemplary woman, no. But we shall see to what extent she answers your description.†
Chpt 13
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