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admiration

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of admiration

1 a feeling of great approval and liking
  • She won admiration for her courage.
Synonyms of admiration

account, appreciation, esteem, estimation, favor, regard, respect
Words Related to admiration

appetite, fancy, fondness, like, love, partiality, preference, relish, shine, taste, use

acclamation, adoration, adulation, approbation, deference, hero worship, homage, honor, idolatry, infatuation, lionization, praise, reverence, veneration, worship

delight, enjoyment

amazement, awe, wonder, wonderment

enthusiasm, interest, passion

bias, prejudice

affection, attachment, devotion, passion
Near Antonyms of admiration

condemnation, disapproval, disdain, opprobrium, scorn

disappointment, discontent, disenchantment, disgruntlement, disillusionment, displeasure, indignation, unhappiness

aversion, contempt, disfavor, disgust, disinclination, dislike, disliking, disregard, distaste

hate, hatred, loathing, nausea, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion

abomination, antipathy, detestation

deprecation, displeasure, dissatisfaction
Antonyms of admiration

disfavor
2 the rapt attention and deep emotion caused by the sight of something extraordinary
  • Onlookers gaped in admiration as one flower-bedecked float after another paraded past them.
Synonyms of admiration

amazement, astonishment, awe, wonder, wonderment
Words Related to admiration

dread

fear

respect, reverence, veneration

curiosity, interest

shock, surprise

disbelief, incomprehension, incredulity

beguilement, bewitchment, captivation, enchantment, fascination

animation, enlightenment, enlivenment, excitement, invigoration, stimulation

absorption, engagement, engrossment, enthrallment, immersion, involvement
Near Antonyms of admiration

apathy, disinterest, incuriosity, indifference, unconcern

boredom, doldrums, ennui, listlessness, restlessness, tedium, tiredness, weariness, weltschmerz

cheerlessness, dispiritedness, joylessness, melancholy

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