Exemplary

/ɛɡˈzɛmpləɹi/

Scrabble:23 ptsWWF:25 pts9 letters
Definition of Exemplary

noun

  1. An example, or typical instance.
  2. A copy of a book or a piece of writing.

adjective

  1. Deserving honour, respect and admiration.
  2. Of such high quality that it should serve as an example to be imitated; ideal, perfect.

    "Her behaviour was always exemplary."

  3. Serving as a warning; monitory.

    "exemplary justice, exemplary punishment, exemplary damages"

  4. Providing an example or illustration.
Anagrams of Exemplary

No exact anagrams found for "exemplary". This word has a unique letter combination.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Exemplary"

Exemplary is a 9-letter word that scores 23 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Exemplary" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "exemplary" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter X, which is worth 8 points.