admirer
/ədˈmʌɪərə
/noun
1Someone who has a particular regard for someone or something: he was a great admirer of Henry James...
- By the end of his life he was an international celebrity and was regarded by his admirers as a kind of art guru.
- As admirers and collectors of old technology, we like to think we gave it a new lease on life.
- He left no disciples, but only admirers of his scholarship and conviction.
Synonyms
fan, enthusiast, devotee, addict, aficionado, supporter, adherent, follower, disciple, votary, fanatic, zealot
informal hanger-on, groupie
1.1A man who is attracted to a particular woman: she’s got a secret admirer...
- Since I finished the book I have watched with trepidation and wonder as Maisie has begun to attract male admirers.
- Rachel has attracted her share of admirers from others in the company, however.
- According to the police, Hsiao posted the photos in an effort to attract homosexual admirers.
Synonyms
suitor, wooer, worshipper, beau, sweetheart, lover, love, beloved, lady love, boyfriend, girlfriend, young man, young lady, man friend, lady friend, escort;
catch, conquest;
Italian inamorato, inamorata
informal fancy man, fancy woman, toy boy, sugar daddy
British informal boyf, girlf
literary swain
archaic gallant, paramour, leman
