# admirer

/ædˈmaɪɹɝ/ (US) · /ɐdmˈaɪəɹɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/admirer
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

someone who likes or respects a person or thing very much. It can also mean someone who is romantically interested in you.

For teachers: a person who regards someone or something with high esteem, respect, or warm approval. Often implies a romantic interest or a deep appreciation for a specific talent or body of work.

## Examples

- She has many admirers who love her paintings.
- The young actor was surprised to find a bouquet of flowers from a secret admirer in his dressing room.
- Even those who disagreed with the politician's specific policies were often secret admirers of his rhetorical skill and his unwavering commitment to public service.

## Usage notes

- Often used with the preposition 'of' to indicate the object of respect.

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