exemplary meaning and definition

EXEMPLARY adjective

Definition of exemplary (adjective)

1. worthy of imitation
   • "exemplary behavior"; "model citizens"
   • synonyms: 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";
   • synonyms: emblematic, typic
3. serving to warn
   • "shook a monitory finger at him"; "an exemplary jail sentence"
   • synonyms: admonitory, cautionary, monitory, warning