admiration

/ˌæd.mɚˈeɪʃ.ən/

Meanings

noun

A positive emotion including wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful

Examples :

"They looked at the landscape in admiration."

noun

Wondering or questioning (without any particular positive or negative attitude to the subject).

Examples :

"Her expression was pure admiration as she looked at the intricate clockwork mechanism. "

attitude mind

noun

Cause of admiration; something to excite wonder, or pleased surprise.

Examples :

"Her painting of the sunset was a true admiration, with its vibrant colors and realistic detail. "

emotion attitude value quality

Related Words

regarding verb

/ɹɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/ /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/

To look at; to observe.

"She regarded us warily."

including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

questioning verb

/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənɪŋ/

To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.

"The teacher was questioning the student about the missing assignment. "

particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

wondering verb

/ˈwʌndəɹɪŋ/

To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.

"The little girl was wondering at the colorful balloons floating in the sky. "

approbation noun

/ˌæp.ɹəʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæp.ɹoʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/

The act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval, sanction, commendation or official recognition.

"The teacher's approbation of Sarah's essay was evident in the high grade she received. "

intricate adjective

/ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kət/ /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.keɪt/

Having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.

"The architecture of this clock is very intricate."

expression noun

/ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/

The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

wonderful adjective

/ˈwʌn.də.fl/ /ˈwʌn.dɚ.fl̩/

Tending to excite wonder; surprising, extraordinary.

"The sunset tonight was wonderful; its colors were so surprising and extraordinary. "

landscape noun

/ˈlandskeɪp/

A portion of land or territory which the eye can comprehend in a single view, including all the objects it contains.

"From the classroom window, the entire landscape of the valley unfolded before us. "

mechanism noun

/ˈmɛkənɪzm/

(within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.

"The bicycle's gears are a complex mechanism that converts the rider's pedaling motion into forward movement. "

clockwork noun

/ˈklɒkwɜːk/ /ˈklɑkwɝk/

A mechanism powered by a coiled spring and regulated by some form of escapement; the power is transmitted through toothed gearwheels and used to drive a mechanical clock, toy, or other device.

"The intricate clockwork of the grandfather clock chimed the hours precisely. "