Synonyms of admiringly

admiringly

adverb

as in positively

in an approving manner

we gazed admiringly at the portrait

Synonyms & Similar Words

• positively
• favorably
• approvingly
• appreciatively
• lovingly
• complimentarily
• reverently
• respectfully
• worshipfully
• regardfully

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disapprovingly
• negatively
• adversely
• unfavorably
• scornfully
• disdainfully
• captiously
• unflatteringly
• hypercritically
• deploringly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of admiringly

Despite the speculation, Charli has long spoken admiringly of Madonna. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 21 Sep. 2026

Standing in a holding pen for inmates, wearing orange jail attire, Holdo looked back at Savery almost admiringly, at times bowing his head. — Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

The image posted by the president Sunday night showed Trump wearing a biblical-style robe and laying hands on a bedridden man as light emanates from his fingers — while a soldier, a nurse, a praying woman and a bearded man in a baseball cap all look on admiringly. — Will Weissert, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026

Soon the internet was flooded with memes of the president looking admiringly up at Mamdani. — Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 27 Nov. 2025

In another photo, Gomez holds hands with longtime bestie Taylor Swift, 35, who looks at her admiringly. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025

Jeremy Carl, recently nominated to become an assistant secretary of state, has written admiringly of Christian nationalism, and is close with Abbotoy. — David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025

Longart spoke admiringly about Kirk’s ability to attract a diverse group of mourners. — Enrique Limón, Time, 12 Sep. 2025