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Admiration

/ˌæd.mɚˈeɪʃ.ən/

A positive emotion including wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful

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📖 Definitions of "Admiration"

noun

1
A positive emotion including wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful
"They looked at the landscape in admiration."
2
Wondering or questioning (without any particular positive or negative attitude to the subject).
3
Cause of admiration; something to excite wonder, or pleased surprise.

🔄 Synonyms of "Admiration"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
esteemnoun	To set a high value on; to regard with respect or reverence.
appreciationnoun	A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence; gratitude and esteem.
wondermentnoun	A state, arousal, or thing describable by wonder, strange, awe, surprise, marvel, or astonishment.
wonderverb	(uncountable) A sense of awe, astonishment and curiosity, inspired by unexpected events, novel experiences and inexplicable circumstances, sometimes accompanied by surprise, shock or reverence.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Admiration"

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Word	Definition
esteemnoun	Assessment, estimation, or regard; especially; favourable estimation or regard.
wondernoun	(uncountable) A sense of awe, astonishment and curiosity, inspired by unexpected events, novel experiences and inexplicable circumstances, sometimes accompanied by surprise, shock or reverence.
wondermentnoun	A state, arousal, or thing describable by wonder, strange, awe, surprise, marvel, or astonishment.
appreciationnoun	A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence; gratitude and esteem.
admirernoun	One who admires.
glorificationnoun	The act of glorifying or the state of being glorified.
praisenoun	Commendation; favourable representation in words.
appreciative	Showing appreciation or gratitude.
respectnoun	(uncountable) an attitude of consideration or high regard
lovenoun	(uncountable) A deep caring for the existence of another.
tributenoun	An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.
recognitionnoun	The act of recognizing or the condition of being recognized (matching a current observation with a memory of a prior observation of the same entity).
worshipnoun	The devotion accorded to a deity or to a sacred object.
apologianoun	A written defense of a position or belief.
apologynoun	An expression of remorse or regret for having said or done something that harmed another: an instance of apologizing (saying that one is sorry).
venerationnoun	Profound reverence, respect or awe.
surprisenoun	Something unexpected.
astonishmentnoun	The feeling or experience of being astonished; great surprise.
awenoun	A feeling of amazement.
envynoun	Resentful desire of something possessed by another or others (but not limited to material possessions).