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admiration

/ˌæd.mɚˈeɪʃ.ən/

noun

Meaning

  • A positive emotion including wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful

    "They looked at the landscape in admiration."

  • Wondering or questioning (without any particular positive or negative attitude to the subject).

  • Cause of admiration; something to excite wonder, or pleased surprise.

Synonyms

adoration,
appreciation,
approval,
reverence,
wonder,
worship