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(Entry 1 of 2)
expressing approval
- the smartly dressed couple drew admiring glances
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admiring
verb
present participle of admire
Synonyms & Antonyms of admiring (Entry 2 of 2)
to think very highly or favorably of
- I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation
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- delighting (in),
- drinking (in),
- enjoying,
- relishing,
- reveling (in)
- (or revelling (in)),
- savoring
- (also savouring)
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The first known use of admiring was in 1592
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