admirers
Those who adore
Admirers are people who regard someone or something with respect, approval, or affection.
The word often suggests romantic interest: She has no shortage of admirers.
But admirers can simply be enthusiasts or fans: admirers of her work, admirers of classical architecture.
A secret admirer conceals their identity while expressing attraction, typically through anonymous gifts or notes.
People who support someone
- devoteesPassionate adherents
- groupiesObsessive celebrity followers
- stansObsessive celebrity followers
- fanaticsObsessive believers
enthusiasts · aficionados · superfans · diehards · fandom · buffs · supporters · idolizers
Those pursuing marriage
- sweetheartsRomantic partners, affectionately named
- paramoursIllicit romantic partners
- beausRomantic male pursuers
- loversRomantic partners
crushes · wooers · flames · devotees · infatuated · enamored · smitten · besotted
People who support someone
- devoteesPassionate adherents
- acolytesDevoted followers or assistants
- disciplesDevoted followers of teachings
- adherentsLoyal supporters of something
believers · faithful · apostles · partisans · converts · neophytes · initiates · pupils
Financial supporters
- patronsRegular supporters or customers
- advocatesThose who support causes
- championsContest winners, top performers
- sponsorsFunders seeking promotion
endorsers · allies · proponents · sympathizers · boosters · helpers · promoters · benefactors
Those who value something
- respectersThose showing deference
- praisersThose who express approval
- applaudersThose who clap approvingly
- reverersThose who worship deeply
celebrants · champions · recognizers · well-wishers · complimenters · flatterers
followers
People who support someone
fanatics · enthusiasts · aficionados · superfans · diehards · fandom · buffs · supporters · idolizers · cheerleaders
suitors
Those pursuing marriage
- sweetheartsRomantic partners, affectionately named
- paramoursIllicit romantic partners
- beausRomantic male pursuers
lovers · crushes · wooers · flames · devotees · infatuated · enamored · smitten · besotted · courters
followers
People who support someone
- devoteesPassionate adherents
- acolytesDevoted followers or assistants
- disciplesDevoted followers of teachings
adherents · believers · faithful · apostles · partisans · converts · neophytes · initiates · pupils · votaries
backers
Financial supporters
- patronsRegular supporters or customers
- advocatesThose who support causes
- championsContest winners, top performers
sponsors · endorsers · allies · proponents · sympathizers · boosters · helpers · promoters · benefactors · donors
appreciators
Those who value something
- respectersThose showing deference
- praisersThose who express approval
- applaudersThose who clap approvingly
reverers · celebrants · champions · recognizers · well-wishers · complimenters · flatterers
- devoteesdevotee, devotees, adherent, adherents, follower
- fan typesfans, followers, supporters, subscribers, enthusiasts
- admirersfans, devotees, followers, enthusiasts, worshippers
- enthusiastsenthusiasts, fans, devotee, enthusiast, buff
- followersfollowers, conformist, disciples, devotees, adherents
- fansfan, sports fan, superfan, superfans, die-hard fan
admirersdetractors
People who criticize
haters · critics · enemies · despiser · disparagers
- secret admirerUnknown person with feelings