Pronunciation: /ədˈmaɪrɪŋ/
verb to regard with respect or warm approval
A1 She is admiring the beautiful flowers in the garden.
A2 He spent hours admiring the artwork at the museum.
B1 I caught her admiring herself in the mirror.
B2 The architect stood admiring his completed building with pride.
C1 The audience was admiring the talented pianist's performance.
C2 As an art connoisseur, he spent his days admiring masterpieces in galleries around the world.
adjective feeling or showing admiration
A1 I am admiring the beautiful flowers in the garden.
A2 She was admiring the sunset over the ocean.
B1 The tourists were admiring the historic architecture of the city.
B2 After finishing the painting, he stood back, admiring his work.
C1 The art critic spent hours admiring the intricate details of the masterpiece.
C2 The photographer couldn't help but be admiring of the stunning landscape before them.
formal The art critic was admiring the intricate details in the painting.
informal I caught my friend admiring the new car in the parking lot.
slang She was totally admiring his outfit, it was so on point.
figurative The CEO was admiring her team's hard work and dedication to the project.
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