Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who regards someone or something with warm approval, respect, or pleasure: An admirer is someone who holds a person, their qualities, or their work in high esteem.
   • A person who has a romantic or amorous interest in someone, especially without an established relationship: An admirer is someone who is attracted to and shows affection for another person, often from a distance.

Usage

• The word "admirer" is used to describe someone who appreciates or esteems another person, often for their talents, character, or achievements. It can also specifically denote someone with a romantic interest.
• It is typically followed by the preposition "of" (e.g., an admirer classical music) or used with a possessive to indicate the object of admiration (e.g., her greatest admirer).

Examples

• General Esteem:
  • He is a great admirer of modern art and visits the gallery every week.
  • As an admirer of her novels, I was thrilled to attend the book signing.
• Romantic Interest:
  • She received flowers from a secret admirer.
  • The young actress had many admirers who sent her letters.

Advanced Usage

• "Secret admirer": A person who feels affection or admiration for someone but does not reveal their identity.
  • Someone left chocolates on my desk; I must have a secret admirer.
• "Longtime admirer": Someone who has held someone in high regard for an extended period.
  • As a longtime admirer of his scientific work, I was honored to meet him.

Variants and Related Words

• Admire (verb): To regard with respect, warm approval, or pleased wonder.
  • I admire your dedication to this project.
• Admiring (adjective): Showing or feeling admiration.
  • She gave him an admiring glance.
• Admiration (noun): Respect and warm approval.
  • Her performance filled me with admiration.

Synonyms

• Fan: An enthusiastic devotee or follower (e.g., of a sport, celebrity).
• Adorer: One who adores; often implies deep love or worship.
• Devotee: A person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something.
• Supporter: A person who approves of and encourages someone or something.

Antonyms

• Critic: A person who expresses disapproval or finds fault.
• Detractor: A person who disparages or belittles the worth of someone or something.

Related Phrases

• To have an admirer in someone: To be admired by a particular person.
  • You have a powerful admirer in the company's CEO.

Noun

1. someone who admires a young woman
   • she had many admirers
2. a person who admires; someone who esteems or respects or approves
3. a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
   • all their supporters came out for the game
   • they are friends of the library