Synonyms for admiration
ˌæd məˈreɪ ʃən

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1. admiration, esteem(noun)

   a feeling of delighted approval and liking

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

2. wonder, wonderment, admiration(noun)

   the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

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

3. admiration, appreciation(noun)

   a favorable judgment

   "a small token in admiration of your works"

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

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1. admiration(noun)

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

2. admiration(noun)

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

3. admiration(noun)

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

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

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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.

Dictionary of English Synonymes(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms:

1. admiration(n.)

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

2. admiration(n.)

   Synonyms:
   liking, love, high regard, high opinion

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1. List of paraphrases for "admiration":

   awe, exclamation, appreciation

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1. Apuleius:

   Familiarity breeds contempt, while rarity wins admiration.

2. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio:

   As a Roman Catholic, he's the head of the Church, he's the successor of Peter -- is what I believe -- and I have tremendous respect and admiration for him, i haven't seen his statement, but I'm an elected official in the United States of America in the federal government, and our number one obligation is to keep people safe and our immigration system is a part of that.

3. Thomas Mann:

   I have always been an admirer. I regard the gift of admiration as indispensable if one is to amount to something I don't know where I would be without it.

4. Tiger Woods:

   I have great admiration, respect and love for Lindsey Vonn and I'll always cherish our time together. Lindsey Vonn has been amazing with Sam and Charlie and my entire family, unfortunately, we lead very hectic lives and are both competing in demanding sports. It's difficult to spend time together.

5. EMEASOBA GEORGE:

   It is normal to look up to someone right here or out there i.e. you are expected to admire and respect anyone who is worthy of admiration and respect. But, you shouldn't wish to be like anybody, no matter his or her socioeconomic status. Now listen up, nobody is better off than you. Yes! and in case you don't know, you are God's masterpiece and one of a kind as well Scripture reference (Ephesians 2:10). So, you've got to stop wishing to be like anybody right here or out there. Take Note: if every human is the same, this world would be so boring and uninteresting to live in. Lest you forget, monotony kills interest and much more than that, but variety is the spice of life. In other words, our uniqueness is what actually makes the world vivacious and interesting to live in, (IMHO) in my humble (honest) opinion. ~Emeasoba George

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