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

How to pronounce admiration?

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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. Tiger Woods:

   I have great admiration, respect and love for Lindsey and I'll always cherish our time together, she 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.

3. André Maurois:

   A mixture of admiration and pity is one of the surest recipes for affection.

4. Mehmet Murat ildan:

   Will you just stand on the foot of a high mountain and look at it with admiration or climb the top and be the admired itself? Remember that anybody can be an admirer; but the difficult thing is to be the admired one!

5. Erin Handley:

   Can't say how much admiration I have for Khmer reporters who are staying, despite everything.

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