admiration

CEFRB2

/ˌæd.məˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

noun

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  1. 01

    noun

    A feeling of respect and approval for someone or something.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Cause of admiration; something to excite wonder, or pleased surprise.

Examples

  • I am filled with admiration for your bravery.

  • The painting was the object of admiration.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Wondering or questioning (without any particular positive or negative attitude to the subject).

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

  3. A positive emotion combining wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful; a feeling of respect for another's skills or attributes, as one might look on a hero or role model.

More examples

In context

  • Mary gazed at George in admiration.

  • They looked at the landscape in admiration.

  • admiration of a war hero

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English admiracion, borrowed from Middle French admiration, or directly from Latin admīrātiō, from prefix ad- (“to, towards”) + mīrō (“to look at”) + -ātiō. Compare the verb admire, and US dialectal terms miration and mirate.