admiration

n. uncountable

B1 Intermediate US //ˌædmɝˈeɪʃən// UK //ˌædməɹˈeɪʃən// ad·mi·ra·tion

Archaic

n. a feeling of great respect and liking for someone or something. You feel this when you think someone is very talented, brave, or kind.

n. a feeling of deep respect and approval for someone or something based on their qualities or achievements. Often used with the preposition 'for'.

SIMPLE

I have a lot of admiration for her hard work.

CONTEXTUAL

The young athlete looked at the gold medalist with pure admiration during the awards ceremony.

COMPLEX

While his methods were often controversial, his peers could not help but express admiration for the sheer scale of his intellectual ambition and dedication.

Synonyms

Origin

From Middle English admiracion, borrowed from Middle French admiration, or directly from Latin admīrātiō, from prefix ad- (“to, towards”) + mīrō (“I look at”) + -ātiō. Compare the verb admire, and US dialectal terms miration and mirate.

Usage

Uncountable in its general sense; frequently paired with the preposition 'for'.

Idioms1 entry

01
mutual admiration society
A group of two or more people, in a workplace or other social environment, who routinely express considerable esteem and support for one another, sometimes to the point of exaggeration or pretense.