Admiringly

Pronunciation: /ədˈmaɪərɪŋli/

Definitions of admiringly

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, typically answering the questions how, when, where, or to what extent

Example Sentences

A1 She looked at him admiringly as he played the guitar.

A2 The children watched the magician admiringly as he performed his tricks.

B1 The artist gazed admiringly at the masterpiece he had just completed.

B2 The crowd applauded admiringly as the acrobat performed daring stunts.

C1 The expert examined the rare artifact admiringly, appreciating its craftsmanship.

C2 The professor listened admiringly as the Nobel laureate explained her groundbreaking research.

Examples of admiringly in a Sentence

formal She looked at the painting admiringly, noting the intricate brush strokes and vibrant colors.

informal He watched her play the piano admiringly, impressed by her skill and passion for music.

slang I saw him checking out that car admiringly, probably dreaming of owning one someday.

figurative The old man gazed admiringly at the sunset, feeling grateful for another beautiful day.

Grammatical Forms of admiringly

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

Origin and Evolution of admiringly

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'admiringly' originated from the Middle English word 'admiren' which came from the Old French word 'admirer' meaning to wonder at or admire.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'admiringly' has retained its original meaning of showing admiration or wonder towards something or someone, but has become more commonly used in modern English to describe the manner in which admiration is expressed.