# admirable vs admiral

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### admirable
*adjective · IPA /ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/ · frequency rank #15,320*
Deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; estimable.

### admiral
*noun · IPA /ˈædməɹəl/ · frequency rank #7,092*
The commander of a naval squadron or fleet, regardless of formal rank.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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