admiration
/ˌæd.məˈɹeɪ.ʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: admirations
Meaning · English
A positive emotion combining wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful; a feeling of respect for another's skills or attributes, as one might look on a hero or role model.
Noun
Examples
admiration of a war hero
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “admiration” mean?
A positive emotion combining wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful; a feeling of respect for another's skills or attributes, as one might look on a hero or role model.
Is “admiration” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.