admiringly

Meaning

In a way that shows respect and approval.

Examples

• She looked at her son's artwork admiringly.
• The audience applauded the pianist admiringly.

Pronunciation: /ədˈmaɪərɪŋli/

How to Use admiringly

admiringly at (prepositional phrase)

Looking at someone or something with respect and approval. — "The fans looked admiringly at the star athlete."

admiringly of (prepositional phrase)

Speaking about someone or something with respect and approval. — "The critics wrote admiringly of the director's new film."

Synonyms of admiringly

Words with a similar meaning to admiringly:

• approvingly
• respectfully
• reverently
• worshipfully

Antonyms of admiringly

Words with the opposite meaning to admiringly:

• disapprovingly
• contemptuously