admirationad‧mi‧ra‧tion /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/ ●●○ noun [uncountable] 
Daniel gazed at her in admiration.admiration for I wanted to express my admiration for the way the crew handled the crisis.admiration of Her riding soon drew the admiration of the older girls.COLLOCATIONSadjectivesgreat/deep admiration (=that you feel strongly)· He’s a man for whom I have the greatest admiration.· She had a deep admiration for the work of Russian writers.profound admiration (=very great admiration)· Bacon had often expressed his profound admiration for Picasso’s paintings.genuine/real admiration· ‘Where did you learn to do that?’ she asked with genuine admiration.a sneaking admiration (=that you secretly feel, but do not show)· I have always had a sneaking admiration for his music.open admiration (=that you do not try to hide)· Her father looked at her in open admiration.grudging/reluctant admiration (=unwilling admiration)· There was grudging admiration in his voice.mutual admiration (=that two or more people feel for each other)· Their friendship was based on mutual admiration.phrasesbe full of admiration/be filled with admiration· I’m full of admiration for what you’ve done.have nothing but admiration for somebody (=have a lot of admiration for someone)· I have nothing but admiration for his work.verbshave great/deep/a lot of etc admiration· She always had great admiration for people who could speak so many languages.win somebody’s admiration (also draw somebody’s admiration formal)· His films have won the admiration of the critics.· At the club, her singing soon drew the admiration of the older girls.express your admiration (=talk or write about your admiration)· She wrote to him expressing her admiration for his work.show your admiration· I wanted to show my admiration for what he had done.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Carlos has earned our respect and admiration.
- For the first time that he could recall, Chris felt some admiration for his stepfather.
- I'm full of admiration for Terry --she's really achieved a lot in her life.
- Linda had tremendous admiration for her boss.
- Mel watched in admiration as the goalkeeper leaped for the ball.
- A mixture of envy and admiration once led fishermen to try to harness the heron's gifts.
- Her verbal spontaneity ruffled far too many feathers even if it attracted admiration from thousands of radicals and feminists.
- His admiration for Fouchard shot up.
- Indeed, may I express once again our great admiration for the skill and courage of those involved in our emergency services?
- My admiration for them was boundless and while I hated them sometimes, I never disliked them.
- Obliging, he lifted the lid and stared with spontaneous admiration at the dozen roses.
Longman Language Activatorthe feeling of admiring someone
the feeling that someone is very good, very intelligent etc, either because of something special they have achieved or because they have skills or qualities you would like to have: admiration for: · Linda had tremendous admiration for her boss.feel admiration for somebody: · For the first time that he could recall, Chris felt some admiration for his stepfather.watch in/with admiration: · Mel watched in admiration as the goalkeeper leaped for the ball.be full of admiration for somebody: · I'm full of admiration for Terry -- she's really achieved a lot in her life.
the feeling that someone is good because they have high standards and good personal qualities: respect for: · My respect for my teacher grew as the months passed.have great respect for somebody/have a lot of respect for somebody: · I have great respect for Tom's judgement.win/earn/gain somebody's respect (=get someone's respect): · With his firm handling of the dispute, he had earned the respect of his opponents.mutual respect (=when two people respect each other): · a relationship built on trust and mutual respect
formal great love and admiration for someone, especially for someone famous: · Harley wasn't prepared for the fame and adulation that came with being a star athlete.adulation of: · Cuba's adulation of its aging communist leader
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYadjectives She basked in the admiration of the media. I was filled with admiration for her. The two men were a mutual admiration society, gushing about how much they were learning from each other.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
(=that you feel strongly)· He’s a man for whom I have the greatest admiration.· She had a deep admiration for the work of Russian writers.
(=very great admiration)· Bacon had often expressed his profound admiration for Picasso’s paintings.
· ‘Where did you learn to do that?’ she asked with genuine admiration.
(=that you secretly feel, but do not show)· I have always had a sneaking admiration for his music.
(=that you do not try to hide)· Her father looked at her in open admiration.
(=unwilling admiration)· There was grudging admiration in his voice.
(=that two or more people feel for each other)· Their friendship was based on mutual admiration.
phrases· I’m full of admiration for what you’ve done.
(=have a lot of admiration for someone)· I have nothing but admiration for his work.
verbs· She always had great admiration for people who could speak so many languages.
(also draw somebody’s admiration formal)· His films have won the admiration of the critics.· At the club, her singing soon drew the admiration of the older girls.
(=talk or write about your admiration)· She wrote to him expressing her admiration for his work.
· I wanted to show my admiration for what he had done.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES She basked in the admiration of the media. I was filled with admiration for her. The two men were a mutual admiration society, gushing about how much they were learning from each other.· To Dempster, good-hearted and full of admiration and enthusiasm for Keith's genius, this was only a minor problem.· She-She was full of admiration of Lady Diana's hairstyle, dress-sense and poise.· The boys were full of admiration.
· Indeed, may I express once again our great admiration for the skill and courage of those involved in our emergency services?· But he is some one I have the greatest admiration for.· And there was great admiration for Livingstone's transparent honesty, self-effacing modesty and determination to stick to his guns.· Ever since I have had a huge interest in any new discovery and great admiration for those who seek adventure below ground.· He is a man for whom I have the greatest admiration.· This speech although, shows Brutus to be very sincere and made him gain great admiration from the other conspirators.· I have great admiration and affection for the majority of my neighbours.
· There was a lot to be said for flirtation and mutual admiration.· Why should I require animals to join me in some mutual admiration society or even make them honorary members?
· You were so open about your admiration for him.
NOUN· Why should I require animals to join me in some mutual admiration society or even make them honorary members?
VERB· The League says Swindon's football has earned them widespread admiration this season and Hoddle is a suitable and exciting choice.· His sheer professionalism always earned the crew's admiration.· A good pair of fists earned the total admiration of street kids anywhere.
· A difference between expressing admiration and giving credit is clear when we admire behavior which admiration will not affect.· Indeed, may I express once again our great admiration for the skill and courage of those involved in our emergency services?· It was not only the Tractarians who expressed their admiration.· He expressed his admiration for the educational efficiency of the Jesuits and politely renounced his allegiance to their church.
· She felt enveloped in their admiration and gratitude.· Mrs Frizzell felt a reluctant admiration for her husband swelling up in her.
· He was filled with sudden admiration for a professionalism which he had not suspected she possessed.
· He was quite open about lessons learned and gained the admiration of all who attended.· This speech although, shows Brutus to be very sincere and made him gain great admiration from the other conspirators.
· Well, I have a grudging admiration for the advertising sociologists.
· And Adimov seemed to look for admiration from Holly when he told his story.· She in return regarded him with what looked like admiration.
· This was the Dimitri Volkov the world had watched in admiration.· Or, you were the bright one, whom your siblings watched with admiration and dismay.· He stood back to watch in admiration, hands on tattered knees.
· Mr Field, aged 49, has won cross-party admiration at Westminster for his crusading stance on poverty and social inequality.· Gwendolen knows he condemned her for having gambled and wants to win his admiration now.· Some of the things she called me would have won the admiration of Hell's Kitchen.· His achievements alone would have won admiration, but John Cranko had another quality besides.
WORD FAMILYadjectiveadmirableadmiredadmiringnounadmirationadmireradverbadmirablyadmiringlyverbadmire
a feeling of great respect and liking for something or someone: Daniel gazed at her in admiration.admiration for I wanted to express my admiration for the way the crew handled the crisis.admiration of Her riding soon drew the admiration of the older girls.COLLOCATIONSadjectivesgreat/deep admiration (=that you feel strongly)· He’s a man for whom I have the greatest admiration.· She had a deep admiration for the work of Russian writers.profound admiration (=very great admiration)· Bacon had often expressed his profound admiration for Picasso’s paintings.genuine/real admiration· ‘Where did you learn to do that?’ she asked with genuine admiration.a sneaking admiration (=that you secretly feel, but do not show)· I have always had a sneaking admiration for his music.open admiration (=that you do not try to hide)· Her father looked at her in open admiration.grudging/reluctant admiration (=unwilling admiration)· There was grudging admiration in his voice.mutual admiration (=that two or more people feel for each other)· Their friendship was based on mutual admiration.phrasesbe full of admiration/be filled with admiration· I’m full of admiration for what you’ve done.have nothing but admiration for somebody (=have a lot of admiration for someone)· I have nothing but admiration for his work.verbshave great/deep/a lot of etc admiration· She always had great admiration for people who could speak so many languages.win somebody’s admiration (also draw somebody’s admiration formal)· His films have won the admiration of the critics.· At the club, her singing soon drew the admiration of the older girls.express your admiration (=talk or write about your admiration)· She wrote to him expressing her admiration for his work.show your admiration· I wanted to show my admiration for what he had done.