adj. Of such high quality that it should serve as an example and sought to be imitated.
adj. Ideal or perfect.
n. An example, or typical instance; an exemplar
n. A copy of a book or writing.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Serving as a pattern; deserving to be proposed for imitation; commendable
adj. Serving as a warning; monitory.
adj. Illustrating as the proof of a thing.
n. An exemplar; also, a copy of a book or writing.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Serving for a pattern or model for imitation; worthy of imitation.
Such as may serve for a warning to others; such as may deter from wrong-doing: as, exemplary punishment.
Serving as an example, whether good or bad; attracting imitation; influential.
Exemplifying; serving as an illustration.
n. An exemplar; a specimen; a copy, as of a book or writing.
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adj. serving to warn
adj. being or serving as an illustration of a type
adj. worthy of imitation
Word Usage
"I thanked him for his kind discourse; and he thanked me for my attention, which he called exemplary: and so my dear master handed me into the chariot; and we were carried home, both happy, and both pleased, thank God."