admiration

noun

A positive emotion including wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful

(obsolete) Cause of admiration; something to excite wonder, or pleased surprise.

(obsolete) Wondering or questioning (without any particular positive or negative attitude to the subject).

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Synonyms for admiration

appreciationn esteemn wondermentn reverencen adorationn affectionn respectn wondern deferencen awen venerationn fondnessn amazementn idolizationn astonishmentn uxoriousnessn approbationn

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