exemplary
adjective
ex·em·pla·ry
| \ ig-ˈzem-plə-rē
\
\
Definition of exemplary
1a
: deserving imitation : commendable
his courage was exemplary
also
: deserving imitation because of excellence
they serve exemplary pastries — G. V. Higgins
b
: serving as a pattern
2
: serving as an example, instance, or illustration
this story is exemplary of her style
3
: serving as a warning : monitory
given an exemplary punishment