How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms. R. W. Holder. 2014.
exemplary — [eg zem′plə rē, igzem′plə rē; eg′zem plər΄ē] adj. [LL exemplaris: see EXEMPLAR] 1. serving as a model or example; worth imitating [exemplary behavior] 2. serving as a warning or deterrent [exemplary punishment] 3. serving as a sample, instance,… … English World dictionary
exemplary — adjective Date: circa 1507 1. a. serving as a pattern b. deserving imitation ; commendable < his courage was exemplary >; also deserving imitation because of excellence < they serve exemplary pastries G. V. Higgins > 2. serving as a warning ; … New Collegiate Dictionary
exemplary — [[t]ɪgze̱mpləri[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n If you describe someone or something as exemplary, you think they are extremely good. Underpinning this success has been an exemplary record of innovation. 2) ADJ: usu ADJ n An exemplary punishment is … English dictionary
exemplary — ex|em|pla|ry [ıgˈzempləri] adj 1.) excellent and providing a good example for people to follow ▪ a company with an exemplary record on environmental issues 2.) [only before noun] an exemplary punishment is very severe and is intended to stop… … Dictionary of contemporary English
exemplary — ex|em|pla|ry [ ıg zempləri ] adjective FORMAL 1. ) excellent, or done in a way that other people should try to copy: Her patience is exemplary. 2. ) an exemplary punishment is extremely severe, so that other people will be afraid to commit a… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
exemplary — adjective 1 excellent and providing a good example for people to follow: praised for their exemplary behaviour 2 (only before noun) severe and intended to be a warning: an exemplary punishment … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
exemplary — UK [ɪɡˈzemplərɪ] / US adjective formal 1) excellent or done in a way that other people should try to copy Her patience is exemplary. 2) an exemplary punishment is extremely severe, so that other people will be afraid to commit a similar crime … English dictionary
exemplary damages — see damage 2 Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. exemplary damages … Law dictionary
Exemplary — Ex em*pla*ry, a. [L. exemplaris, fr. exemplar: cf. F. exemplaire. See {Exemplar}.] 1. Serving as a pattern; deserving to be proposed for imitation; commendable; as, an exemplary person; exemplary conduct. [1913 Webster] [Bishops ] lives and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Exemplary damages — Exemplary Ex em*pla*ry, a. [L. exemplaris, fr. exemplar: cf. F. exemplaire. See {Exemplar}.] 1. Serving as a pattern; deserving to be proposed for imitation; commendable; as, an exemplary person; exemplary conduct. [1913 Webster] [Bishops ] lives … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
