Admiration Meaning in English
word
/ˌædmɝˈeɪʃən/
ad-muh-RAY-shuhn
/ˌædməɹˈeɪʃən/
ad-muh-RAY-shuhn
Definición
A feeling of great respect and approval, often for someone’s qualities, achievements, or appearance.
Uso & Matices
Usually uncountable; often used with 'for' (admiration for her talent). Implies strong positive feeling, not romantic (unlike 'adore'). Commonly expresses respect for abilities, virtues, or actions rather than just liking.
Spanish: admiraciónPortuguese (BR): admiraçãoPortuguese (PT): admiraçãoChinese (Simplified): 钦佩 - 赞赏Chinese (Traditional): 欽佩 - 讚賞Hindi: सराहना - प्रशंसाArabic: إعجابBengali: প্রশংসা - মুগ্ধতাRussian: восхищение - восхвалаJapanese: 賞賛 - 感嘆Vietnamese: sự ngưỡng mộKorean: 감탄 - 존경Turkish: hayranlıkUrdu: تعریف - ستائشIndonesian: kekaguman - rasa kagum
Oraciones de Ejemplo
She felt great admiration for her teacher.
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His work attracted universal admiration.
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She accepted his admiration with a smile.
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There's a lot of admiration for athletes who work hard.
natural
His quiet confidence earned him the admiration of his team.
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You could hear admiration in her voice when she spoke about her mother.
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