admiration

[ad-muh-rey-shuhn] / ˌæd məˈreɪ ʃən /

NOUN

great respect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adoration affection applause appreciation delight esteem fondness love pleasure praise recognition reverence wonder wonderment

STRONG

account approbation approval deference estimation favor glorification homage honor idolatry idolization liking obeisance regard veneration worship

WEAK

marveling prizing valuing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

criticism dislike disregard disrespect hate hatred melancholy pain sorrow trouble unhappiness

STRONG

disapproval disfavor dishonor disobedience ignorance

WEAK

aversion contempt disgust loathing

Example Sentences

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Powell’s calm but forceful defense of Fed independence likely staved off larger attacks on the institution and won him admiration and awards, like the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage award.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

While Jagielka is full of admiration for O'Reilly, who can also play in midfield, the former centre-back feels the 21-year-old has to improve defensively to become England's first-choice left-back.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Hollub transformed the oil producer through bold acquisitions—and won the admiration of Warren Buffett.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

I saw black people dressed beautifully, performing on television programs like The Ed Sullivan Show, where the host greeted them with respect and admiration.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals

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