Definition of "exemplary" in English

adjective

1. Deserving honour, respect and admiration.

2. Of such high quality that it should serve as an example to be imitated; ideal, perfect.

   • Her behaviour was always exemplary.

3. Serving as a warning; monitory.

   • exemplary justice, exemplary punishment, exemplary damages

4. Providing an example or illustration.

noun

1. (obsolete) An example, or typical instance.

2. (obsolete) A copy of a book or a piece of writing.