exemplary
adjective
1. worthy of imitation
- exemplary behavior
Similar word(s): worthy, model
2. being or serving as an illustration of a type
- an action exemplary of his conduct
Similar word(s): typical, emblematic, typic
3. serving to warn
- an exemplary jail sentence
Similar word(s): dissuasive, admonitory, cautionary, monitory, warning
Sentences with exemplary as an adjective:
- as, exemplary justice, punishment, or damages
noun
1. (obsolete) An example, or typical instance; an exemplar
2. (obsolete) A copy of a book or writing.