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admiration

noun

Simple meaning

A positive emotion including wonder and approbation.

Pronunciation

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admerayshuhn

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ædmɚˈeɪʃən

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Definition

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noun

  1. A positive emotion including wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: A positive emotion including wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful

Used this way, admiration is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Positive
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Positive and appreciative
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use admiration

  • “A small token in admiration of your works.”noun

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great admirationmutual admirationuniversal admiration

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Word Family

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Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • admirernounPerson or profession

    A person who backs a politician or a team etc.

  • admiralnounDerived noun

    The supreme commander of a fleet.

  • admirablyadverbDerived adverb

    In an admirable manner.

Related words

Connected by subject or meaning, not by word formation.

  • admireverbRelated term

    Feel admiration for.

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