admiration
Admiration (noun) means a feeling of respect and warm approval for someone or something impressive. Example: “She watched the acrobats with open admiration.”
How to Use Admiration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRespect and approval, often mixed with a bit of wonder, for someone or something impressive.
Word Forms
admirations plural
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She watched the acrobats with open _____.
Etymology
From Latin admiratio, from admirari ("to wonder at") — ad- ("toward") plus mirari ("to marvel").
Rhymes for admiration
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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.
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