admiration
6 synonyms and 3 antonyms for admiration, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A feeling of respect and warm approval for someone or something impressive.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use admiration
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
admiration for
gain admiration
mutual admiration
Etymology
From Latin admiratio, from admirari ("to wonder at") — ad- ("toward") plus mirari ("to marvel").
Full origin of admiration →Frequently asked questions
What does “admiration” mean?
The word “admiration” means a feeling of respect and warm approval for someone or something impressive. In plain terms, respect and approval, often mixed with a bit of wonder, for someone or something impressive.
How do you pronounce “admiration”?
“Admiration” is pronounced ad-muh-RAY-shuhn (/ˌæd.məˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “admiration” in a sentence?
Here is “admiration” used in a sentence: “She watched the acrobats with open admiration.”
What part of speech is “admiration”?
“Admiration” is a noun.
Where does the word “admiration” come from?
The word “admiration” comes from Latin. From Latin admiratio, from admirari ("to wonder at") — ad- ("toward") plus mirari ("to marvel").
Is “admiration” a common word?
“Admiration” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between admiration and respect?
Respect is a general recognition of someone's worth, rights, or ability, while admiration adds a warmer element of approval and being impressed by someone or something. You can respect someone without feeling the warmer, positive emotion that admiration implies.
What is the difference between admiration and envy?
Admiration is a positive feeling of respect and approval for someone or something impressive, without resentment. Envy involves wanting what someone else has and is often tinged with resentment, making it a much less positive feeling than admiration.
Is admiration the same as awe?
Not quite. Awe usually involves a sense of being overwhelmed or humbled, often by something vast or extraordinary, while admiration is a warmer, more approving feeling of respect for someone or something impressive.
