Admiration

Synonyms of admiration

• respect
• appreciation
• esteem

Antonyms of admiration

• disdain
• contempt
• dislike

Collocations of admiration

admiration and respect

Frequency: 80 %

His admiration and respect for his mentor inspired him to work harder.

deep admiration

Frequency: 70 %

She felt a deep admiration for his dedication to his work.

admiration and appreciation

Frequency: 65 %

She showed her admiration and appreciation for his kindness by thanking him sincerely.

mutual admiration

Frequency: 60 %

Their mutual admiration for each other's talents strengthened their friendship.

Idiomatic Expressions for admiration

• Phrase: hold in high esteem
  Meaning: to have a high level of admiration or respect for someone
  Usage: She is held in high esteem by her colleagues for her dedication to her work.