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| attract |
to gain the attention or admiration of. [1/2 definitions] |
| attractive |
able to gain the attention or admiration of others because of having nice looks. [1/2 definitions] |
| awe-inspiring |
capable of producing great respect, admiration, or humility in others. |
| awe-struck |
overpowered by a feeling of wonder, fear, or admiration. |
| bedazzle |
to dazzle or impress so entirely as to cause confusion or uncritical admiration. |
| compliment |
an expression of praise, admiration, or approval. [1/3 definitions] |
| cool |
characterized by calmness, esp. in a way that allows one to think clearly or to gain respect or admiration from others; controlled. [1/15 definitions] |
| cynosure |
a thing or person that is the center of attention and admiration. |
| dazzle |
to excite admiration by being brilliant. [1/6 definitions] |
| ego |
a feeling of admiration for oneself or of being better than other people. [1/2 definitions] |
| estimable |
worthy of respect or admiration. |
| fan mail |
correspondence received by a prominent or famous person that contains expressions of praise or admiration. |
| formidable |
causing awe or admiration by some superlative characteristic such as strength. [1/3 definitions] |
| hero worship |
much or too much reverence or admiration for a heroic figure or for great persons generally. |
| honor |
to feel or show respect or admiration for. [1/3 definitions] |
| icon |
a person or thing that people recognize as a symbol of something and is an object of great respect and admiration. [1/3 definitions] |
| marvel |
a thing, person, or event that causes awe, admiration, or amazement. [1/3 definitions] |
| marvelous |
causing awe, admiration, or amazement. [1/3 definitions] |
| praise |
words that show admiration or respect. [1/2 definitions] |
| preen |
to dress or groom (oneself) with great attention and self-admiration; primp. [1/5 definitions] |
| prestige |
the command of respect and admiration conferred by association, as with certain positions, occupations, organizations, or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
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