admiration (Meaning)
admiration (n)
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
a favorable judgment
admiration (n.)
Wonder; astonishment.
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.
Cause of admiration; something to excite wonder, or pleased surprise; a prodigy.
Synonyms & Antonyms of admiration
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- opprobrium
- antipathy
- loathing
- distaste
- aversion
- revulsion
- hate
- loathing
- repugnance
- unhappiness
- distaste
- displeasure
- displeasure
- repugnance
- antipathy
- disinclination
- nausea
- repulsion
- unhappiness
- disinclination
- disregard
- disregard
- repulsion
- hate
- disillusionment
- revulsion
- nausea
- disenchantment
- disillusionment
- disfavor
- dislike
- aversion
- disfavor
- disenchantment
- opprobrium
- dislike
Synonyms:
- appetite
- infatuation
- taste
- lionization
- veneration
- deference
- wonder
- wonderment
- shine
- attachment
- relish
- preference
- delight
- homage
- props
- acclamation
- account
- hero worship
- adulation
- like
- use
- idolatry
- bias
- worship
- approbation
- honor
- fondness
- partiality
- fancy
- passion
- devotion
- awe
- prejudice
- amazement
Antonyms:
admiration Sentence Examples
- When she spoke about her role model, a glint of admiration shimmered in her eyes.
- The teacher looked upon her diligent students with a genuine sense of admiration for their hard work and dedication.
- His outstanding performance in the championship earned him the admiration of both fans and fellow competitors.
- The community held deep admiration for the philanthropist who had dedicated her life to improving their living conditions.
- Despite facing numerous challenges, she tackled them with admirable resilience, earning the admiration of her peers.
- The graceful dancer moved across the stage with such poise and elegance that the audience couldn't help but express their admiration through applause.
- In the face of adversity, his unwavering courage and determination drew the admiration of everyone around him.
- The leader's visionary approach to solving complex problems garnered the admiration of colleagues and followers alike.
- As the renowned scientist explained her groundbreaking discoveries, the audience listened in silent admiration of her intellect.
- The young artist's innovative use of colors and techniques evoked widespread admiration within the art community.
FAQs About the word admiration
a feeling of delighted approval and liking, the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising, a favorable judgmentWonder; astonishment., Wonder mingled w
regard, appreciation, praise, adoration,respect, enjoyment,reverence, estimation, esteem, affection
disdain, indignation, disgust, disdain, indignation, discontent, disappointment,condemnation, contempt, disapproval
When she spoke about her role model, a glint of admiration shimmered in her eyes.
The teacher looked upon her diligent students with a genuine sense of admiration for their hard work and dedication.
His outstanding performance in the championship earned him the admiration of both fans and fellow competitors.
The community held deep admiration for the philanthropist who had dedicated her life to improving their living conditions.
