exemplary (adj.)

  1. worthy of imitation; exemplary behavior; model citizens

    [ Syn: model ]

  2. being or serving as an illustration of a type; the free discussion that is emblematic of democracy; an action exemplary of his conduct;

    [ Syn: emblematic , typic ]

  3. serving to warn; shook a monitory finger at him; an exemplary jail sentence

    [ Syn: admonitory , cautionary , monitory , warning ]

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