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ADMIRATION Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word admiration. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word admiration. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ADMIRATION

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appreciation
nounn
noun

• understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

• delicate discrimination (especially of esthetic values)

• an expression of gratitude

• a favorable judgment

• an increase in price or value

adoration
nounn
noun

• a feeling of profound love and admiration

• the act of admiring strongly

• the worship given to God alone

esteem
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

• a feeling of delighted approval and liking

• an attitude of admiration or esteem

verb

• regard highly; think much of

• look on as or consider

reverence
nounn
noun

• a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

• a reverent mental attitude

• an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy)

verb

• regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

worship
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of worshipping

• a feeling of profound love and admiration

verb

• love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

• show devotion to (a deity)

• attend religious services

awe
nounn
noun

• an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

• a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

verb

• inspire awe in

idolization
nounn
noun

• the act of admiring strongly

• the act of worshiping blindly and to excess

regard
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
noun

• (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

• paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

• (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

• a long fixed look

• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

• a feeling of friendship and esteem

• an attitude of admiration or esteem

verb

• deem to be

• look at attentively

• connect closely and often incriminatingly

respect
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point

• the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

• an attitude of admiration or esteem

• a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

• behavior intended to please your parents

• a feeling of friendship and esteem

• courteous regard for people's feelings

verb

• regard highly; think much of

• show respect towards

veneration
nounn
noun

• a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

• religious zeal; the willingness to serve God

wonder
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

• something that causes feelings of wonder

• a state in which you want to learn more about something

verb

• have a wish or desire to know something

• place in doubt or express doubtful speculation

• be amazed at

approval
nounn
noun

• the formal act of approving

• a feeling of liking something or someone good

• acceptance as satisfactory

• a message expressing a favorable opinion

wonderment
nounn
noun

• the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

Best Hypernyms For ADMIRATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for admiration, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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approval amazement appreciation approving astonishment blessing esteem honor idolization liking recognition regard respect reverence veneration

Alternatives for APPRECIATION

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