admiration
Respectful warm feeling
Admiration is a feeling of warm approval and respect for someone or something impressive.
You might feel admiration for a person's courage, talent, or accomplishments: She spoke of her grandfather with great admiration.
The word suggests looking up to rather than down on—genuine esteem, not mere tolerance.
I have nothing but admiration for what you've done.
Profound admiring respect
- venerationProfound admiring respect
- aweReverent fear and wonder
- worshipReligious reverence and praise
- idolizationExtreme reverent admiration
adoration · exaltation · deference · homage · devotion · respect · honor · esteem
Amazement or curiosity
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- marvelAstonishing thing or feeling
- aweReverent fear and wonder
fascination · breathtaking · jaw-dropping · impressive · spectacular · phenomenal · stunning · magnificent
Recognition of worth
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- regardAttentive consideration given
- respectRegard with honor
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
acknowledgment · value · gratitude · thankfulness · consideration · deference · honor · tribute
Expression of approval
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- kudosPraise and honor
accolade · compliment · tribute · ovation · recognition · congratulations · plaudit · endorsement
Strong desire for achievement
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- role modelPerson others emulate
- idolObject of worship
- heroOne admired for courage
icon · exemplar · paragon · mentor · emulation · look up to · ambition · motivation
Pull toward something
- fascinationIntense absorbed interest
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
- captivationState of being fascinated
- infatuationShort-lived intense attraction
crush · allure · appeal · magnetism · charm · smitten · enamored · beguiled
reverence
Profound admiring respect
- venerationProfound admiring respect
- aweReverent fear and wonder
- worshipReligious reverence and praise
idolization · adoration · exaltation · deference · homage · devotion · respect · honor · esteem · glorification
wonder
Amazement or curiosity
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- marvelAstonishing thing or feeling
awe · fascination · breathtaking · jaw-dropping · impressive · spectacular · phenomenal · stunning · magnificent · sublime
appreciation
Recognition of worth
recognition · acknowledgment · value · gratitude · thankfulness · consideration · deference · honor · tribute · credit
praise
Expression of approval
- acclaimEnthusiastic public approval
- commendationFormal expression of approval
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
kudos · accolade · compliment · tribute · ovation · recognition · congratulations · plaudit · endorsement · salute
aspiration
Strong desire for achievement
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- role modelPerson others emulate
- idolObject of worship
hero · icon · exemplar · paragon · mentor · emulation · look up to · ambition · motivation · influence
attraction
Pull toward something
- fascinationIntense absorbed interest
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
- captivationState of being fascinated
infatuation · crush · allure · appeal · magnetism · charm · smitten · enamored · beguiled · enthralled
- fondnessaffection, liking, fondness, tenderness, caring
- positive regardappreciation, esteem, respect, regard, fondness
- public opinionpublic opinion, public sentiment, polls, poll, approval
- social behaviorcourtesy, etiquette, friendship, greeting, cooperation
- social feelingsaffection, animosity, antipathy, contempt, disdain
- appreciationthanks, thank you, gratitude, thankfulness, gratefulness
admirationcontempt
Disdainful disregard
scorn · disdain · disrespect · derision · opprobrium
admirationindifference
Lack of interest
apathy · disregard · unconcern · disinterest · neglect
- mutual admirationTwo-way high regard
- mutual admiration societyPeople exchanging constant praise
- mutual admiration societiesGroups trading insincere compliments
- phony admirationFeigned approval or esteem