noun
Uncommon
admirer
uhd-MEYE-ruh
Admirer (noun) means someone who respects and approves of another person or thing. Example: “The artist has admirers all over the world.”
noun
1
Someone who respects and approves of another person or thing.
"The artist has admirers all over the world."
2
Someone who is romantically attracted to another person, often without their knowledge.
"She received an anonymous note from a secret admirer."
"Although he has a number of admirers, he prefers to remain single."
How to use admirer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who admires — either respecting someone's work or being romantically drawn to them.
Common pairings
secret admirer
devoted admirer
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What does “admirer” mean?
The word “admirer” means someone who respects and approves of another person or thing. In plain terms, someone who admires — either respecting someone's work or being romantically drawn to them.
How do you pronounce “admirer”?
“Admirer” is pronounced uhd-MEYE-ruh (/ædˈmaɪ.ɹɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “admirer” in a sentence?
Here is “admirer” used in a sentence: “The artist has admirers all over the world.”
What part of speech is “admirer”?
“Admirer” is a noun.
Is “admirer” a common word?
“Admirer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “admirer” have?
“Admirer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who respects and approves of another person or thing.
