ADMIRATION Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word admiration. (close relations)
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| appreciation | nounn | |||||
noun • understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something • delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values) • an expression of gratitude • a favorable judgment • an increase in price or value | ||||||
| adoration | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of profound love and admiration • the act of admiring strongly • the worship given to God alone | ||||||
| esteem | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) • a feeling of delighted approval and liking • an attitude of admiration or esteem verb • regard highly; think much of • look on as or consider | ||||||
| reverence | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of profound respect for someone or something • a reverent mental attitude • an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy) verb • regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of | ||||||
| worship | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the activity of worshipping • a feeling of profound love and admiration verb • love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol • show devotion to (a deity) • attend religious services | ||||||
| awe | nounn | |||||
noun • an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration • a feeling of profound respect for someone or something verb • inspire awe in | ||||||
| idolization | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of admiring strongly • the act of worshiping blindly and to excess | ||||||
| regard | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||
noun • (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point • paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people) • (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare • a long fixed look • the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) • a feeling of friendship and esteem • an attitude of admiration or esteem verb • deem to be • look at attentively • connect closely and often incriminatingly | ||||||
| respect | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point • the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) • an attitude of admiration or esteem • a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard • behavior intended to please your parents • a feeling of friendship and esteem • courteous regard for people's feelings verb • regard highly; think much of • show respect towards | ||||||
| veneration | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of profound respect for someone or something • religious zeal; the willingness to serve God | ||||||
| wonder | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising • something that causes feelings of wonder • a state in which you want to learn more about something verb • have a wish or desire to know something • place in doubt or express doubtful speculation • be amazed at | ||||||
| approval | nounn | |||||
noun • the formal act of approving • a feeling of liking something or someone good • acceptance as satisfactory • a message expressing a favorable opinion | ||||||
| wonderment | nounn | |||||
noun • the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising | ||||||
