admiration (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ədˌmɪˈreɪʃn/
Definition
A feeling of deep respect and approval for someone or something.
Examples
She looked at the painting with pure admiration.
His work has earned him the admiration of his peers.
We watched the sunset with quiet admiration.
How to Use admiration
- admiration for (prepositional phrase)
- Expressing the object or person causing the feeling of admiration. — "The students showed great admiration for their teacher's passion."
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