Admiration

/ˌæd.mɪˈreɪ.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A feeling of great approval and liking.

Her performance received widespread admiration from the audience.

Respect and warm approval.

He looked at her with admiration for her courage in standing up for her beliefs.

Wonder or astonishment at something remarkable.

The children stared in admiration at the magician's tricks.

A favorable opinion regarding someone or something.

Her admiration for the author's work inspired her to become a writer.

From Latin 'admirationem', meaning 'wonder, admiration'.

look with admiration

To regard something with respect and approval.

full of admiration

Feeling or showing a lot of respect and approval.

deep admiration

A profound feeling of respect and esteem for someone or something.

admire

To regard with respect or warm approval.

appreciation

Recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.

esteem

Respect and admiration, typically for a person.

Props

She gets props for her brilliant performance.

Mad respect

I have mad respect for anyone who can run a marathon.