admiringly

In awestruck fashion

Admiringly describes doing something with admiration—looking, speaking, or acting in a way that expresses approval or respect: She gazed admiringly at the painting.

The word often suggests open appreciation: He spoke admiringly of his mentor's accomplishments.

appreciative

fondly

With deep affection

warmly · glowingly · enthusiastically · lovingly · tenderly · delightedly · appreciatively · complimentary · impressed · fascinated

respectfully

reverently

With profound respect

regard · veneration · recognition · acknowledgment · tribute · homage · commendation · praise · approbation · accolade

awestruck

wonderingly

In a marveling manner

spellbound · mesmerized · breathlessly · wide-eyed · rapt · stunned · dazzled · overwhelmed · reverent · worshipfully

Opposites
regard/esteem

admiringlyscornfully

With sneering contempt

disdainfully · contemptuously · disparagingly · derisively · dismissively

emotional tone

admiringlyhatefully

With intense loathing

loathingly · disgustedly · repugnantly · coldly · hostilely

Family

admiring

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G