admirer
One who appreciates
An admirer is someone who regards another with respect, approval, or affection.
The word often implies romantic interest, especially when unspoken: She has a secret admirer.
More broadly, admirers are fans or appreciators: He attracted admirers wherever he performed.
I'm an admirer of her early work.
One who seeks affection
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
- belovedOne who is treasured
- crushCompress with force
- infatuationShort-lived intense attraction
courtship · wooing · paramour · beau · swain · inamorato · inamorata · gallant
One who supports another
- supporterOne who backs another
- buffAvid fan; also burnish
- aficionadoKnowledgeable, passionate follower
- enthusiastArdent admirer of something
groupie · fandom · spectator · viewer · listener · patron · loyalist · stan
Expert in matters of taste
- collectorOne who gathers items
- appreciatorOne who values something
- aficionadoKnowledgeable, passionate follower
- curatorCollection overseer
patron · aesthete · critic · enthusiast · fancier · maven · tastemaker · gallery
Committed follower of teaching
- followerOne who supports another
- acolyteClergy's ceremonial assistant
- votaryOne pledged to service
- believerOne who accepts something
adherent · worshipper · pilgrim · faithful · convert · proselyte · chela · partisan
One receiving guidance
- protégéPerson guided by expert
- studentOne formally enrolled somewhere
- colleagueProfessional associate
- peerOne of similar standing
recognition · respect · praise · commendation · accolade · tribute · acknowledgment · esteem
suitor
One who seeks affection
- sweetheartAffectionate name for beloved
- belovedOne who is treasured
- crushCompress with force
infatuation · courtship · wooing · paramour · beau · swain · inamorato · inamorata · gallant · serenade
follower
One who supports another
- supporterOne who backs another
- buffAvid fan; also burnish
- aficionadoKnowledgeable, passionate follower
enthusiast · groupie · fandom · spectator · viewer · listener · patron · loyalist · stan · superfan
connoisseur
Expert in matters of taste
- collectorOne who gathers items
- appreciatorOne who values something
- aficionadoKnowledgeable, passionate follower
curator · patron · aesthete · critic · enthusiast · fancier · maven · tastemaker · gallery · beholder
disciple
Committed follower of teaching
believer · adherent · worshipper · pilgrim · faithful · convert · proselyte · chela · partisan · zealot
mentee
One receiving guidance
peer · recognition · respect · praise · commendation · accolade · tribute · acknowledgment · esteem · appreciation
- courtshipcourting, courtship, suitor, betrothal, wooing
- enthusiastsenthusiasts, fans, devotee, enthusiast, buff
- flirtingpickup line, wink, winking, hair flip, chat-up line
- followersfollowers, conformist, disciples, devotees, adherents
- love expressionsI love you, my love, sweetheart, darling, dear
- Valentine'shearts, red roses, chocolate box, Valentine card, conversation hearts
admirercritic
One who judges merit
detractor · disparager · denigrator · scorner · hater
- secret admirerUnknown person with feelings
- rear admiralsNavy rank below vice
- vice admiralSenior navy rank
- mutual admirationTwo-way high regard
- mutual admiration societyPeople exchanging constant praise
- Admiral NelsonFamous British naval commander
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