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Definition of Admiration

1. Noun. A feeling of delighted approval and liking.

2. Noun. The feeling aroused by something strange and surprising.

3. Noun. A favorable judgment. "A small token in admiration of your works"

Definition of Admiration

1. n. Wonder; astonishment.

Definition of Admiration

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Medical Definition of Admiration

1. 1. Wonder; astonishment. "Season your admiration for a while." (Shak) 2. Wonder mingled with approbation or delight; an emotion excited by a person or thing possessed of wonderful or high excellence; as, admiration of a beautiful woman, of a landscape, of virtue. 3. Cause of admiration; something to excite wonder, or pleased surprise; a prodigy. "Now, good Lafeu, bring in the admiration." (Shak) Note of admiration, the mark (!), called also exclamation point. Synonym: Wonder, approval, appreciation, adoration, reverence, worship. Origin: F, fr. L. Admiratio. See Admire. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Admiration

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Admiral Byrd Admiral Dewey Admiral Nelson Admiral Nimitz admiration (current term) admiration (current term) admirations admire admired admirer

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