admiring
Holding in esteem
Admiring describes looking at something or someone with pleasure, approval, or respect.
An admiring glance conveys appreciation; an admiring crowd gathers around someone they find impressive.
The word suggests warm regard without necessarily implying romantic interest: She cast an admiring look at the architecture.
Profound admiring respect
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- deferenceYielding to another's judgment
- homageExpression of deep respect
- respectRegard with honor
honor · esteem · idolization · hero-worship · glorification · exaltation · looking up to · worship
Overwhelming surprise and wonder
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- marvelAstonishing thing or feeling
- aweReverent fear and wonder
awestruck · spellbound · enthralled · transfixed · captivated · mesmerized · enraptured · breathless
Profound loving regard
- fondnessWarm liking or affection
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
regard · respect · warmth · tenderness · liking · cherishing · valuing · prizing
Voicing approval or admiration
- applaudingExpressing approval vocally
- laudingVoicing high esteem
- extollingPraising with enthusiasm
- commendingExpressing approval or admiration
acclaiming · celebrating · honoring · paying tribute · saluting · toasting · congratulating · recognizing
veneration
Profound admiring respect
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- deferenceYielding to another's judgment
- homageExpression of deep respect
respect · honor · esteem · idolization · hero-worship · glorification · exaltation · looking up to · worship · devotion
amazement
Overwhelming surprise and wonder
- wonderAmazement or curiosity
- astonishmentIntense sudden wonder
- marvelAstonishing thing or feeling
awe · awestruck · spellbound · enthralled · transfixed · captivated · mesmerized · enraptured · breathless · wonderstruck
adoration
Profound loving regard
devotion · regard · respect · warmth · tenderness · liking · cherishing · valuing · prizing · treasuring
complimenting
Voicing approval or admiration
- applaudingExpressing approval vocally
- laudingVoicing high esteem
- extollingPraising with enthusiasm
commending · acclaiming · celebrating · honoring · paying tribute · saluting · toasting · congratulating · recognizing · cheering
watching
Actively looking at something
- beholdingPerceiving with the eyes
- contemplatingThinking deeply about
- regardingOn the subject of
eyeing · observing · staring · looking · viewing · surveying · studying · ogling · appreciating · taking in
- looking up torespecting, revering, idolizing, venerating, hero worship
- pastimeshobbies, amusement, puzzles, cards, crafting
- positive regardappreciation, esteem, respect, regard, fondness
- ways of lookingstaring, peering, gawking, glaring, watching
- glorificationglorifying, glorification, exalting, exaltation, idolizing
- astonishmentamazement, awe, wonder, wonderstruck, awestruck
admiringcontemptuous
Showing open disrespect
scornful · disdainful · derisive · dismissive · sneering
admiringdisapproving
Expressing unfavorable opinion
critical · censorious · reproachful · condemning · faultfinding