admiration

[ad-muh-rey-shuhn] / ˌæd məˈreɪ ʃən /

NOUN

great respect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adoration affection applause appreciation delight esteem fondness love pleasure praise recognition reverence wonder wonderment

STRONG

account approbation approval deference estimation favor glorification homage honor idolatry idolization liking obeisance regard veneration worship

WEAK

marveling prizing valuing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

criticism dislike disregard disrespect hate hatred melancholy pain sorrow trouble unhappiness

STRONG

disapproval disfavor dishonor disobedience ignorance

WEAK

aversion contempt disgust loathing

Example Sentences

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But his cinematic admiration perhaps stems less from aesthetic appreciation than firsthand knowledge.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

So I've a huge amount of admiration for the latest album by Korean girl group Le Sserafim.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

In his keynote address at the AI on the Lot conference last week, director and screenwriter Paul Schrader expressed a mixture of admiration and caution toward the technology.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The admiration Ms. Footer has for Bradley is obvious, but it sometimes leads her to embroider the little that is known of his inner life.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

There was a touch of admiration in Koffi's voice as they drew closer.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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