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admiring

[ad-mahyuhr-ing] / ædˈmaɪər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
acclamatory
Synonyms
WEAK
approbatory approving commendatory congratulatory extolling laudatory praising
ADJECTIVE
amatory
Synonyms
WEAK
amorous aphrodisiac ardent attracted devoted doting erotic fervent fond languishing lovesick loving passionate rapturous romantic sentimental tender wooing yearning
Antonyms
WEAK
hateful unfriendly
ADJECTIVE
appreciative
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affectionate aware cognizant conscious considerate enthusiastic friendly generous keen knowledgeable mindful perceptive pleased receptive respectful responsive supportive sympathetic
WEAK
alive cooperative cordial enlightened favorable kindly magnanimous regardful satisfied sensitive understanding
Antonyms
STRONGEST
antagonistic cold cool ignorant inattentive indifferent insensitive mean selfish unaware unconscious unenthusiastic unfeeling unfriendly uninformed unmindful unreceptive unresponsive unsociable
WEAK
neglectful unappreciative ungrateful
ADJECTIVE
loving
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affectionate amiable attentive benevolent caring considerate cordial dear devoted doting earnest faithful friendly generous loyal passionate romantic thoughtful warm
STRONG
attached concerned enamored infatuated liking respecting tender valuing
WEAK
amatory amorous anxious appreciative ardent demonstrative erotic expressive fervent fond idolatrous impassioned kind reverent reverential sentimental solicitous warm-hearted worshipful zealous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aloof antagonistic apathetic cold cool disagreeable disloyal greedy hateful heedless inattentive inconsiderate inconstant indifferent mean neglectful negligent selfish thoughtless uncaring unenthusiastic unfaithful unfeeling unfriendly unimportant unkind unmindful unpassionate unsociable unthoughtful
WEAK
disliking hating
ADJECTIVE
respectful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appreciative civil considerate deferential gracious humble obedient polite reverent reverential self-effacing well-mannered
WEAK
courtly duteous dutiful obeisant recognizing regardful regarding solicitous submissive upholding venerating
Antonyms
STRONGEST
discourteous disobedient disrespectful impolite inconsiderate insolent mean rude unkind unmannerly unrefined
ADJECTIVE
reverent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appreciative deferential gracious polite reverential solemn
WEAK
devout dutiful humble obedient obeisant pious regardful upholding worshipping
Antonyms
STRONGEST
impolite rude
ADJECTIVE
reverential
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deferential polite solemn worshipful
WEAK
appreciative devout dutiful gracious humble obedient obeisant pious regardful upholding venerational worshipping
Antonyms
STRONGEST
impolite
ADJECTIVE
venerational
Synonyms
WEAK
appreciative deferential devout dutiful gracious humble obedient obeisant pious polite regardful reverential solemn upholding worshipful worshipping
ADJECTIVE
wondering
Synonyms
STRONGEST
awestruck
STRONG
awed fascinated
WEAK
wonderstruck

Example Sentences

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It was not long ago that fans and pundits were admiring the power of the Premier League.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

It’s not just getting immersed in a story; it’s the physical experience of reading too: I loved holding an actual book in my hands, admiring the physical cover, feeling—and hearing—the pages.

From Slate • Mar. 8, 2026

Yet Hall went close to a second equaliser after the interval, curling narrowly wide with an audacious effort that drew an admiring thumbs-up from Donnarumma.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

After admiring McKinnon’s designs, Carreira talked it over with Glenn at an early season competition in Oberstdorf, Germany.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

As we gathered around the table, I couldn't help admiring the special china and crystal.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.