ˌadməˈrāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English admiracioun, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French admiration, from Latin admiration-, admiratio, from admiratus (past participle of admirari ) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. archaic : wonder , astonishment
2. : the object or source of wonder, astonishment, or esteem
Poe was one of his greatest admirations — Amy Lowell
3. : a feeling of mingled wonder, esteem, approbation, and delight
my respect for him increased, and I looked on him almost with admiration — George Borrow
there is perhaps a disproportionate admiration for the man who can produce original and good results — A.W.Haslett
4. : act of viewing or contemplating with wonder, esteem, or approbation
guided not by the giddy admiration of the shining accomplishments, but by the sober esteem of modesty — Adam Smith
his persistence and courage won admiration even from those who thought him a madman — W.C.Ford
he wagged his head and looked about for admiration — Pearl Buck
Synonyms: see regard