admiration

[US]/ˌædməˈreɪʃn/
[UK]/ˌædməˈreɪʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. admiration; person or thing that inspires praise; with praise for...; admirably; excellently

Phrases & Collocations

respect and admiration

admiration for

Example Sentences

they were lost in admiration of the scenery.

her house was the admiration of everyone.

commanding the admiration of people of quality.

her open admiration for him

We have a great admiration for the people's heroes.

The Great Wall of China is the admiration of the world.

Lei Feng was the admiration of we all.

He was lost in admiration of the beauty of the scene.

a teacher who inspired admiration and respect.

admiration tempered with fear. intensify

He gained the admiration of the whole world.

We paused in admiration of the beautiful view.

I have the greatest admiration for all those involved in the project.

he shook his head in admiration — she was some looker.

he smiled his admiration of the great stone circle.

His honesty earned the admiration of his friends.

The general's courage and presence of mind earned him deep admiration among the armymen.

The foreign tourists were moved with admiration at the magnificent view of the Great Wall.

He deservedly earned the admiration of his colleagues.

Real-world Examples

I've great admiration for you as First Ranger.

Source: Game of Thrones (Season 1)

For centuries this city has attracted the admiration of the world.

Source: 100 Classic English Essays for Recitation

I mean, what is love, right, if it's not respect, trust, admiration?

Source: Selected Love Before Sunset

" Good plan, " said Harry in mock admiration.

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

He had a great but somewhat impatient admiration for Velasquez.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

I felt that this inferred an admiration for my proficiency.

Source: Seek pleasure and have fun.

He also had great admiration for the U.S. founding fathers who crafted it.

Source: CNN Select February 2016 Collection

But Ms. Clark expressed little admiration for Mr. Trump, whom she called unpresidential.

Source: New York Times

I don't need to take this admiration from the likes of you people!

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 7

Do you keep alert for opportunities to praise her and express your admiration for her?

Source: The Weaknesses of Human Nature (Part 2)

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