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ad·mi·ra·tion
 admiration
- pronunciation:
- aed
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a feeling of wonder, awe, or deep respect.
Her courageous story filled us with admiration.- synonyms:
- appreciation, esteem, regard, respect
- antonyms:
- contempt, disapproval, disdain, scorn
- similar words:
- adoration, affection, approval, awe, devotion, estimation, favor, honor, reverence, veneration, wonder, worship
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| definition 2: |
the act of admiring.
- synonyms:
- admiring, appreciation, respect
- antonyms:
- disapproval, hatred
- similar words:
- adoration, affection, approval, devotion, esteem, favor, reverence, veneration
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| related words: |
approbation, compliment, credit, prestige |
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