admirer
/əd'maiərə/
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Definition
- 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
- someone who admires a young woman
- she had many admirers
- a person who admires; someone who esteems or respects or approves
- a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
- all their supporters came out for the game
- they are friends of the library