Synonyms for ADMIRATION
ˌæd məˈreɪ ʃənad·mi·ra·tion

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1. admirationnoun

   Synonyms:
   worship, appreciation, wonder, approval, adoration, reverence

2. admirationnoun

   Wonder mingled with approbation or delight; an emotion excited by a person or thing possessed of wonderful or high excellence; as, admiration of a beautiful woman, of a landscape, of virtue.

   Synonyms:
   adoration, reverence, wonder, approval, appreciation, worship

3. admirationnoun

   Wonder or questioning, without any particular positive or negative attitude to the subject.

   Synonyms:
   reverence, appreciation, adoration, worship, wonder, approval

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. admiration

   Amazement and astonishment both express the momentary overwhelming of the mind by that which is beyond expectation. Astonishment especially affects the emotions, amazement the intellect. Awe is the yielding of the mind to something supremely grand in character or formidable in power, and ranges from apprehension or dread to reverent worship. Admiration includes delight and regard. Surprise lies midway between astonishment and amazement, and usually respects matters of lighter consequence or such as are less startling in character. Amazement may be either pleasing or painful, as when induced by the grandeur of the mountains, or by the fury of the storm. We can say pleased surprise, but scarcely pleased astonishment. Amazement has in it something of confusion or bewilderment; but confusion and bewilderment may occur without amazement, as when a multitude of details require instant attention. Astonishment may be without bewilderment or confusion. Wonder is often pleasing, and may be continuous in view of that which surpasses our comprehension; as, the magnitude, order, and beauty of the heavens fill us with increasing wonder. Compare PERPLEXITY.

   Synonyms:
   amazement, astonishment, awe, bewilderment, confusion, perplexity, surprise, wonder

   Antonyms:
   anticipation, calmness, composure, coolness, expectation, indifference, preparation, self-possession, steadiness, stoicism

   Preposition:
   I was filled with amazement at such reckless daring.

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. admiration, esteemnoun

   a feeling of delighted approval and liking

   Synonyms:
   esteem, respect, wonderment, regard, appreciation, wonder, admiration

2. wonder, wonderment, admirationnoun

   the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

   Synonyms:
   esteem, curiosity, marvel, wonderment, admiration, appreciation, wonder

3. admiration, appreciationnoun

   a favorable judgment

   "a small token in admiration of your works"

   Synonyms:
   perceptiveness, appreciation, esteem, admiration, wonderment, wonder, taste, grasp, hold, discernment

Matched Categories

1. • Approval
   • Astonishment
   • Liking

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. admirationnoun

   Synonyms:
   [Rare.] wonder, surprise, astonishment, amazement

2. admirationnoun

   Synonyms:
   liking, love, high regard, high opinion

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1. List of paraphrases for "admiration":

   awe, exclamation, appreciation

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How to use ADMIRATION in a sentence?

1. Ambrose Bierce:

   Admiration, n. Our polite recognition of another's resemblance to ourselves.

2. Graham Nash:

   No, I never did, it was only admiration for her ability to do that.

3. Sir Arthur Helps:

   It is better in some respects to be admired by those with whom you live, than to be loved by them. And this is not on account of any gratification of vanity, but because admiration is so much more tolerant than love.

4. Robbie Kass.Hesseman:

   The Oregon native was a groundbreaking talent and lifelong friend and longtime client, whose kindness and generosity was equaled by The Oregon native influence and admiration to generations of actors and improvisational comedy throughout the world.

5. Matthew Costello:

   The Reagans loved to throw state dinners, in the 80s, global change was reaching a fever pitch, and Ronald Reagan had secured the admiration of several leaders.