Admiration

Pronunciation: /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of admiration

noun a feeling of respect, approval, or deep gratitude towards someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 I have admiration for my parents.

A2 She looked at him with admiration in her eyes.

B1 His admiration for her grew stronger as they spent more time together.

B2 The artist's work was met with admiration from critics and fans alike.

C1 Her admiration for his intelligence and wit was evident in the way she spoke about him.

C2 The professor's deep admiration for his mentor was evident in the way he spoke about him during the lecture.

Examples of admiration in a Sentence

formal Her admiration for the artist's work was evident in her detailed analysis of each piece.

informal I have so much admiration for how hard she works to achieve her goals.

slang I've got mad admiration for his sick skateboarding skills.

figurative The mountain stood tall and majestic, earning the admiration of all who beheld it.

Grammatical Forms of admiration

• past tense: admired
• plural: admirations
• comparative: more admired
• superlative: most admired
• present tense: admires
• future tense: will admire
• perfect tense: has admired
• continuous tense: is admiring
• singular: admiration
• positive degree: admire
• infinitive: to admire
• gerund: admiring
• participle: admiring

Origin and Evolution of admiration

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'admiration' originated from the Latin word 'admiratio', which means wonder or surprise.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'admiration' has evolved to also include a sense of respect and approval towards someone or something.