exemplary

BrE /ˈɛksəmplərɪ/ AmE /ˈɛksəmpleri/

adjective en → es

1 MODEL [attributive / predicative] B2

showing the best possible standard of behavior or work; serving as a model for others to follow

ejemplar, modelo

  • an exemplary performance/record/report

Collocations exemplary behavior · exemplary service

  • She was praised for her exemplary work.

    Fue elogiada por su trabajo ejemplar.

2 LEGAL [attributive / predicative] C1

relating to a punishment that is given as an example to other people, especially because of the seriousness of the crime

ejemplario, de castigo ejemplar

  • an exemplary punishment

Collocations exemplary damages · exemplary sentence

  • The judge imposed an exemplary fine.

    El juez impuso una multa ejemplaria.