admiration Definition
- 1a feeling of respect and approval for someone or something
- 2something that is impressive or worthy of respect
Using admiration: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "admiration" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I have great admiration for her work.
Example
The team's performance was met with admiration from the audience.
Example
His courage in the face of danger earned him admiration from his peers.
admiration Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for admiration
- appreciation
- esteem
- respect
- regard
- praise
Antonyms for admiration
Phrases with admiration
look with admiration on/upon someone/something
to regard someone or something with respect and approval
Example
She looked with admiration upon her mentor, who had inspired her to pursue her dreams.
win admiration
to earn respect and approval from others
Example
Her dedication to her craft won admiration from her colleagues.
admiration for someone's courage
respect and approval for someone's bravery
Example
The soldiers were awarded medals for their admiration for their courage in battle.
Origins of admiration
from Latin 'admiratio', meaning 'wonder, amazement'
Summary: admiration in Brief
'Admiration' [ˌædməˈreɪʃən] is a feeling of respect and approval for someone or something. It can also refer to something that is impressive or worthy of respect. Phrases like 'look with admiration on/upon someone/something' and 'win admiration' use 'admiration' to denote respect and approval. 'Admiration for someone's courage' refers to respect and approval for someone's bravery.
