admiration

The definition of an admiration is a person or thing being adored or loved.

(noun)

An example of an admiration is a talented Olympian.

Admiration is defined as the act of adoring or loving.

(noun)

An example of admiration is the look in the eyes of a couple in love.

See admiration in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act of admiring
the sense of wonder, delight, and pleased approval inspired by anything fine, skillful, beautiful, etc.
a thing or person inspiring such feelings
Archaic the act of wondering

Origin: ME admiracion < L admiratio < admirari: see admire

See admiration in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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