admirations
Feelings of respect
Admirations is the plural of admiration—instances or expressions of warm approval and respect.
The word appears when distinguishing multiple objects of esteem or separate feelings of regard: His admirations included jazz musicians and abstract painters.
It sounds somewhat formal or literary; in everyday speech, people more often use admiration as an uncountable noun.
Regard with honor
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- venerationProfound admiring respect
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- regardAttentive consideration given
awe · deference · honor · esteem · looking up · idolization · adulation · hero worship
Short-lived intense attraction
- attractionPull toward something
- crushCompress with force
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
longing · fondness · adoration · smitten · enamored · besotted · puppy love · heart flutter
Recognition of worth
- beautyAesthetic excellence
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
- marvelAstonishing thing or feeling
- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
fascination · captivation · splendor · magnificence · grandeur · sublime · breathtaking · stunning
Guidance from experienced person
- role modelPerson others emulate
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- influencePower to affect others
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
pioneer · luminary · visionary · achiever · success · excellence · accomplishment · brilliance
respect
Regard with honor
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- venerationProfound admiring respect
- appreciationRecognition of worth
regard · awe · deference · honor · esteem · looking up · idolization · adulation · hero worship · exaltation
infatuation
Short-lived intense attraction
- attractionPull toward something
- crushCompress with force
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
affection · longing · fondness · adoration · smitten · enamored · besotted · puppy love · heart flutter · swooning
appreciation
Recognition of worth
enchantment · fascination · captivation · splendor · magnificence · grandeur · sublime · breathtaking · stunning · gorgeous
mentorship
Guidance from experienced person
- role modelPerson others emulate
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- influencePower to affect others
trailblazer · pioneer · luminary · visionary · achiever · success · excellence · accomplishment · brilliance · expertise
icon
Pictorial screen symbol
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
- starLuminous astronomical object
- legendUnverified traditional tale
hero · champion · dignitary · luminary · public figure · notable · fame · renown · popularity · prestige
admirationsdisapprovals
Expressions of negative judgment
condemnations · disparagement · derisions · disrespects · criticisms
- mutual admirationTwo-way high regard
- mutual admiration societyPeople exchanging constant praise
- mutual admiration societiesGroups trading insincere compliments
- phony admirationFeigned approval or esteem