exemplary

Definition of exemplary in English English dictionary: An example, or typical instance; an exemplar; Deserving honour, respect and admiration; Ideal or perfect; Of such high quality that it should serve as an example and sought to be imitated; fitted to serve as a model or example worthy of imitation; An exemplary punishment is unusually harsh and is intended to stop other people from committing similar crimes. He demanded exemplary sentences for those behind the violence; {a} worthy of limitation or notice; These districts and campuses met the Exemplary level performance standards for all base indicators Exemplary districts and campuses are entitled to excellence exemptions identified in state statute All campuses in Exemplary districts must be rated Acceptable or higher; serving to warn; "shook a monitory finger at him"; "an exemplary jail sentence"; Serving as a pattern; deserving to be proposed for imitation; commendable; as, an exemplary person; exemplary conduct; If you describe someone or something as exemplary, you think they are extremely good. Underpinning this success has been an exemplary record of innovation; being or serving as an illustration of a type; "the free discussion that is emblematic of democracy"; "an action exemplary of his conduct"; worthy of imitation; "exemplary behavior"; "model citizens"; Serving as a warning; monitory; as, exemplary justice, punishment, or damages; Demonstrating a commendable pattern worthy of imitation (Compare {good standing} ) Congregation members viewed as exemplary are so noted because of zealous activity in service, regularity at meetings, diligence in personal study, and being irreproachable in matters of personal conduct, appearance, speech, and attitude Exemplary persons are always in good standing in the congregation, but the converse is not necessarily true <<In the absence of an elder or ministerial servant, some responsibilities may be handled by another exemplary brother >>; worthy of imitation; "exemplary behavior"; "model citizens; Illustrating as the proof of a thing; {s} serving as a model or example, worthy of imitation, praiseworthy; An exemplar; also, a copy of a book or writing; exemplar; exemplative; paradigmatical; paradigmatic
exemplary behavior: ideal or praiseworthy conduct, behavior worthy of emulation
exemplary damages: Damages to punish (make an example of) the offender This is done when the wrong is deliberate or grossly negligent and compensatory damages do not appear to be sufficient
exemplary damages: increased payment of compensation intended to punish the responsible party
exemplary damages: punitive damages: (law) compensation in excess of actual damages (a form of punishment awarded in cases of malicious or willful misconduct)
exemplarily: {a} by way of example or terror
exemplarily: In a manner fitted or designed to be an example for imitation or for warning; by way of example