Admiration
noun
Respect and warm approval for someone or something.
Her admiration for her teacher is evident in her behavior.
Often appears as...
- great admiration
- deep admiration
noun
Feeling of pleasure or approval when you look at or think about something beautiful or impressive.
I have great admiration for the way he handled the situation.
Often appears as...
- stand in admiration
- express admiration
noun
Overall liking for someone's good qualities or actions.
Many people have expressed their admiration for her courage.
Often appears as...
- blind admiration
- reluctant admiration
noun
Respect and warm approval for someone or something.
Her admiration for her teacher is evident in her behavior.
Often appears as...
- great admiration
- deep admiration
noun
Feeling of pleasure or approval when you look at or think about something beautiful or impressive.
I have great admiration for the way he handled the situation.
Often appears as...
- stand in admiration
- express admiration
noun
Overall liking for someone's good qualities or actions.
Many people have expressed their admiration for her courage.
Often appears as...
- blind admiration
- reluctant admiration
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Respectful Tone
Use 'admiration' to show respect rather than mere liking which is not as strong.
I have the highest admiration for her integrity.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Figures
Often used for people we respect professionally or intellectually without personal acquaintance.
His admiration for the author's work was evident.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Romantic
'Admiration' can be platonic; it's not necessarily romantic love.
She felt admiration for her mentor.
Pro Tip 1/3Respectful Tone
Use 'admiration' to show respect rather than mere liking which is not as strong.
I have the highest admiration for her integrity.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Figures
Often used for people we respect professionally or intellectually without personal acquaintance.
His admiration for the author's work was evident.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Romantic
'Admiration' can be platonic; it's not necessarily romantic love.
She felt admiration for her mentor.
Pro Tip 1/3Respectful Tone
Use 'admiration' to show respect rather than mere liking which is not as strong.
I have the highest admiration for her integrity.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Figures
Often used for people we respect professionally or intellectually without personal acquaintance.
His admiration for the author's work was evident.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Romantic
'Admiration' can be platonic; it's not necessarily romantic love.
She felt admiration for her mentor.
Compare with
adulationappreciatorapprobationawecommendationesteemrespectreverencevenerate
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Debunking the myth of...
“We are sometimes asked in the name of patriotism to forget the merits of this fearful struggle, and to remember with equal admiration those who struck at the nation’s life, and those who struck to save it— those who fought for slavery and those who fought for liberty and justice.
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The deadly genius of...
When you read about them, you will often read about them with an undertone of reverence and admiration, because they are the most integrated and the largest of all the Mexican organizations, and, many people argue, the world. They started as just sort of a transport organization
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The history of the Cuban...
The crisis was now over. While criticized at the time by their respective governments for bargaining with the enemy, contemporary historical analysis shows great admiration for Kennedy's and Khrushchev's ability to diplomatically solve the crisis.
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Juliana Machado...
as they show their love and admiration for nature and the animals. They usually buy these animals from normal street markets. They have no idea about the relationship with buying their dear animals with the poaching and wildlife trafficking.
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The Real Amazons PIPE...
courtyard weaving and minding children they didn't live the active outdoor life participating in the same activities as the men in greece and that stark difference made a deep impression on the greeks this difference did inspire admiration
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Stacey Kramer: The best...
You will feel loved and appreciated like never before and reconnect with friends and acquaintances you haven't heard from in years. Adoration and admiration will overwhelm you. It will recalibrate what's most important in your life.
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The psychology of...
describes several traits associated with narcissistic personality disorder. They include a grandiose view of oneself, problems with empathy, a sense of entitlement, and a need for admiration or attention.
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The impact of Simón...
plains called him with all admiration iron ass but he was just as comfortable in a ballroom or at the Opera he was a superb dancer a spirited conversationalist a cultivated man of the world who read
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Laura Trice: The power...
Hi. I'm here to talk to you about the importance of praise, admiration and thank you, and having it be specific and genuine. And the way I got interested in this was,
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Michelle Obama's plea...
and an admiration for each other's unique gifts. They taught me about what it means to be a father and to raise a family. And not only to invest in your own home
Video examples
Debunking the myth of...
“We are sometimes asked in the name of patriotism to forget the merits of this fearful struggle, and to remember with equal admiration those who struck at the nation’s life, and those who struck to save it— those who fought for slavery and those who fought for liberty and justice.
Video examples
The deadly genius of...
When you read about them, you will often read about them with an undertone of reverence and admiration, because they are the most integrated and the largest of all the Mexican organizations, and, many people argue, the world. They started as just sort of a transport organization
Video examples
The history of the Cuban...
The crisis was now over. While criticized at the time by their respective governments for bargaining with the enemy, contemporary historical analysis shows great admiration for Kennedy's and Khrushchev's ability to diplomatically solve the crisis.
Video examples
Juliana Machado...
as they show their love and admiration for nature and the animals. They usually buy these animals from normal street markets. They have no idea about the relationship with buying their dear animals with the poaching and wildlife trafficking.
Video examples
The Real Amazons PIPE...
courtyard weaving and minding children they didn't live the active outdoor life participating in the same activities as the men in greece and that stark difference made a deep impression on the greeks this difference did inspire admiration
Video examples
Stacey Kramer: The best...
You will feel loved and appreciated like never before and reconnect with friends and acquaintances you haven't heard from in years. Adoration and admiration will overwhelm you. It will recalibrate what's most important in your life.
Video examples
The psychology of...
describes several traits associated with narcissistic personality disorder. They include a grandiose view of oneself, problems with empathy, a sense of entitlement, and a need for admiration or attention.
Video examples
The impact of Simón...
plains called him with all admiration iron ass but he was just as comfortable in a ballroom or at the Opera he was a superb dancer a spirited conversationalist a cultivated man of the world who read
Video examples
Laura Trice: The power...
Hi. I'm here to talk to you about the importance of praise, admiration and thank you, and having it be specific and genuine. And the way I got interested in this was,
Video examples
Michelle Obama's plea...
and an admiration for each other's unique gifts. They taught me about what it means to be a father and to raise a family. And not only to invest in your own home
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John Boyle O'Reilly
Irish Poet
It is heroic to prepare for war with a tyrant power. Patriots will always win the admiration of mankind for daring to meet the bloodshed of battle for their country's liberty. But the patriot who is willing to go to that sacrifice will be the first to condemn the aimless and secret shedding of blood in time of peace.
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Helena Norberg-Hodge
Swedish Activist
At a deep psychological level, convincing young people that they will get the respect, admiration, love that they are looking for through consumerism is a manipulation of a deep human instinct to want to belong.
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Kali Uchis
Colombian Musician
There's no particular method or course of action that I take in order to decide who I'm going to work with besides feeling complete and total respect and admiration for that artist.
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David Bowie
English Musician
I have all the admiration in the world for somebody like Bono, who really puts himself on the line and tries actively to do something about our world situation.
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Eve Torres
American Actress
WWE is a huge supporter of our troops. Part of my love and admiration for our men and women in the military has come from the tours we have done.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
There is an innocence in admiration; it is found in those to whom it has never yet occurred that they, too, might be admired some day.
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John Burroughs
American Author
He who marvels at the beauty of the world in summer will find equal cause for wonder and admiration in winter.
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Johan Renck
Swedish Director
In this artistic world, you might as well find a way to work with somebody that you have admiration for.
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Eric Stoltz
American Actor
Directing has only increased my admiration and respect for what it is that actors do.
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Anna Todd
American Author
I have such admiration and respect for the military and military families.
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John Boyle O'Reilly
Irish Poet
It is heroic to prepare for war with a tyrant power. Patriots will always win the admiration of mankind for daring to meet the bloodshed of battle for their country's liberty. But the patriot who is willing to go to that sacrifice will be the first to condemn the aimless and secret shedding of blood in time of peace.
Quote examples
Helena Norberg-Hodge
Swedish Activist
At a deep psychological level, convincing young people that they will get the respect, admiration, love that they are looking for through consumerism is a manipulation of a deep human instinct to want to belong.
Quote examples
Kali Uchis
Colombian Musician
There's no particular method or course of action that I take in order to decide who I'm going to work with besides feeling complete and total respect and admiration for that artist.
Quote examples
David Bowie
English Musician
I have all the admiration in the world for somebody like Bono, who really puts himself on the line and tries actively to do something about our world situation.
Quote examples
Eve Torres
American Actress
WWE is a huge supporter of our troops. Part of my love and admiration for our men and women in the military has come from the tours we have done.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
There is an innocence in admiration; it is found in those to whom it has never yet occurred that they, too, might be admired some day.
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John Burroughs
American Author
He who marvels at the beauty of the world in summer will find equal cause for wonder and admiration in winter.
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Johan Renck
Swedish Director
In this artistic world, you might as well find a way to work with somebody that you have admiration for.
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Eric Stoltz
American Actor
Directing has only increased my admiration and respect for what it is that actors do.
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Anna Todd
American Author
I have such admiration and respect for the military and military families.
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