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Admiring: meaning, definitions and examples

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admiring

 

[ ədˈmaɪərɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

feeling

Regard with respect and warm approval. Admiration is a positive emotion that is typically directed towards someone else. It involves viewing someone with awe, love, and respect.

Synonyms

appreciating, praising, respecting

Examples of usage

  • She was admiring the beautiful sunset.
  • He couldn't help admiring her intelligence and wit.
Context #2 | Verb

action

Look at or inspect closely and in a detailed way. Admiring can also refer to the act of observing something with admiration or pleasure.

Synonyms

contemplating, gazing at, observing

Examples of usage

  • She spent hours admiring the intricate details of the artwork.
  • He stood there, quietly admiring her beauty.

Translations

Translations of the word "admiring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 admirando

🇮🇳 प्रशंसा करना

🇩🇪 bewundernd

🇮🇩 mengagumi

🇺🇦 милуючись

🇵🇱 podziwiający

🇯🇵 称賛する

🇫🇷 admiratif

🇪🇸 admirando

🇹🇷 hayranlık duyan

🇰🇷 감탄하는

🇸🇦 معجب

🇨🇿 obdivující

🇸🇰 obdivujúci

🇨🇳 钦佩

🇸🇮 občudujoč

🇮🇸 aðdáunarfullur

🇰🇿 таңдану

🇬🇪 აღტაცებული

🇦🇿 heyranlıqla baxan

🇲🇽 admirando

Etymology

The word 'admire' originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'admirari', which means 'to wonder at'. Over time, its meaning evolved to express respect and approval towards someone or something. The concept of admiration has been present in various cultures throughout history, often associated with feelings of reverence and appreciation.

See also: admiration, admire, admired, admirer, admirers, admiringly.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,625, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.