ADMIRATION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ADMIRATION?

Need another word that means the same as “admiration”? Find 23 synonyms and 30 related words for “admiration” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Admiration” are: appreciation, wonder, wonderment, esteem, commendation, acclaim, applause, approbation, approval, regard, high regard, respect, praise, veneration, adulation, extolment, object of admiration, pride, pride and joy, joy, delight, marvel, sensation

Admiration as a Noun

Definitions of "Admiration" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “admiration” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Something regarded as impressive or worthy of respect.
• Pleasurable contemplation.
• The feeling aroused by something strange and surprising.
• A favorable judgment.
• A feeling of delighted approval and liking.
• Respect and warm approval.

Synonyms of "Admiration" as a noun (23 Words)

acclaim	Enthusiastic approval. The book met with modest acclaim.
adulation	Servile flattery; exaggerated and hypocritical praise. He found it difficult to cope with the adulation of the fans.
applause	A demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together. They gave him a round of applause.
appreciation	An increase in price or value. A full appreciation of the professor s life and work will be published in the Scotsman tomorrow.
approbation	Approval or praise. A term of approbation.
approval	Acceptance as satisfactory. The road schemes have been given approval.
commendation	A very good result in an examination or competition. The book gives commendations for initiative.
delight	Something or someone that provides a source of happiness. We broke into an impromptu dance to the delight of the crowd.
esteem	The condition of being honored esteemed or respected or well regarded. It is held in esteem.
extolment	An expression of approval and commendation.
high regard	A public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12.
joy	A thing that causes joy. You ll get no joy out of her.
marvel	Something that causes feelings of wonder. The marvels of technology.
object of admiration	A constituent that is acted upon.
praise	An expression of approval and commendation. They sang a hymn of praise to God.
pride	A group of lions forming a social unit. The worst sin in a ruler was pride.
pride and joy	A group of lions.
regard	The condition of being honored esteemed or respected or well regarded. They hold dolphins in high regard.
respect	The condition of being honored esteemed or respected or well regarded. Out of respect for his privacy.
sensation	The capacity to have physical sensations. Anticipation produced in me a sensation somewhere between hope and fear.
veneration	Great respect; reverence. His respect for the law bordered on veneration.
wonder	A thing or a quality of something that causes wonder. We all eat cakes from Gisella she s a wonder.
wonderment	The feeling aroused by something strange and surprising. Corbett shook his head in silent wonderment.

Usage Examples of "Admiration" as a noun

• I have the greatest admiration for all those involved in the project.
• They were lost in admiration of the scenery.
• A small token in admiration of your works.
• Her house was the admiration of everyone.

Associations of "Admiration" (30 Words)

admire	Look at (something impressive or attractive) with pleasure. I admire your courage.
admired	Regarded with admiration.
adoration	The act of admiring strongly. It was enough to earn him the adoration of the fans.
adore	Worship; venerate. He just adored his wife.
adored	Regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god. Adored grandchildren.
appreciate	Recognize with gratitude; be grateful for. I appreciate that you cannot be held totally responsible.
appreciation	Gratitude. The bank s lack of appreciation of their problems.
awe	Inspire with awe. The famous professor awed the undergraduates.
canonize	Treat as a sacred person. After he was shown to have performed a miracle the priest was canonized.
compliance	The act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another. All imports of timber are in compliance with regulations.
deference	Courteous regard for people’s feelings. He addressed her with the deference due to age.
esteem	The condition of being honored esteemed or respected or well regarded. It is held in esteem.
glowing	Highly enthusiastic. Glowing praise.
homage	Respectful deference. Daniel s films were a homage to her.
honor	Bestow honor or rewards upon. We honor checks and drafts.
idolatry	The worship of idols; the worship of physical objects or images as gods. We must not allow our idolatry of art to obscure issues of political significance.
idolize	Love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol. He idolized his mother.
inviolate	(of a woman) having the hymen unbroken. An international memorial which must remain inviolate.
obedience	The act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person. Vows of poverty chastity and obedience.
obeisance	Deferential respect. They paid obeisance to the Prince.
obey	Behave in accordance with (a general principle, natural law, etc. The universe was complex but it obeyed certain rules.
rector	(in the Church of England) the incumbent of a parish where all tithes formerly passed to the incumbent.
respect	The state of being admired or respected. She was respected by everyone she worked with.
respectful	Feeling or manifesting veneration. Respectful behavior.
revere	Regard with feelings of respect and reverence consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of. C zanne s still lifes were revered by his contemporaries.
reverence	Regard with feelings of respect and reverence consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of. Rituals showed honour and reverence for the dead.
venerate	Regard with great respect; revere. We venerate genius.
veneration	Religious zeal; the willingness to serve God. His respect for the law bordered on veneration.
wonder	Something that causes feelings of wonder. Athens was a place of wonder and beauty.
worship	The activity of worshipping. The family worshipped at Trinity Church.