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admiration

/ˌæd.məˈɹeɪ.ʃən/noun4 syllables

Admiration means: the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising.

Synonyms for admiration8

noun, as in the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

wonder, wonderment

noun, as in a feeling of delighted approval and liking

esteem

noun, as in a favorable judgment

appreciation

also used for admiration

approval, adoration, reverence, worship

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What does admiration mean?3

noun

1

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

2

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

3

a favorable judgment“a small token in admiration of your works”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with admiration?60

two syllables

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All 60 rhymes for admiration, grouped by syllable

Admiration in a sentence

  • Her kept up car sparkles in the sun, drawing admiration from onlookers.LoverofEnglish
  • He approached with trembling and admiration, and fell down upon his knees before her.Hybrid
  • You have indeed increased my admiration, not removed it.jimkillock
  • My horror at his crimes was lost in my admiration at his skill.Hybrid
  • I defer to no one in my admiration for these heroes.glossboss
  • I am filled with admiration for your bravery.Lumi_alt
  • His skill at skiing is the admiration of us.unknown
  • I have a lot of admiration for you.Nuel

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Forms of admiration

as a noun

plural
admirations