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   Ad·mi·ra·tion

   /ˌadməˈrāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. respect and warm approval: "their admiration for each other was genuine" Similar commendationacclaimapplauseapprobationapprovalappreciationregardhigh regardrespectpraiseesteemvenerationadulationextolmentcomplimentstributesaccoladesplauditspats on the backrare:laudationOpposite disgust
   • ▪ something regarded as impressive or worthy of respect: "her house was the admiration of everyone" Similar object of admirationpridepride and joyjoywonderdelightmarvelsensation
   • ▪ pleasurable contemplation: "they were lost in admiration of the scenery"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘marvelling, wonder’): from Latin admiratio(n-), from the verb admirari (see admire).

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   • 1. approval; esteem, regard; affection. 1. condemnation. Synonyms: esteem, respect, regard, appreciation, praise, more... (As) Filled with admiration as I am, ... a reluctant/grudging admiration.

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   She stared at him in open admiration. She wrote to him expressing her admiration. The picture was greeted with gasps of admiration. The way he dealt with the crisis filled me with admiration. a dignity that compels admiration; admiration for his work; We watched in admiration as the gymnasts practised their routines.

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English admiration ad‧mi‧ra‧tion / ˌædməˈreɪʃ ə n / noun [uncountable] ADMIRE a feeling of great respect and liking for something or someone Daniel gazed at her in admiration. admiration for I wanted to express my admiration for the way the crew handled the crisis. admiration of Her riding soon drew the admiration of the older girls.

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    1 day ago · admire in American English. (ædˈmaiᵊr) (verb -mired, -miring) transitive verb. 1. to regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval. 2. to regard with wonder or surprise (usually used ironically or sarcastically) I admire your audacity. intransitive verb.