admiring
Definition
- Adjective:
- Feeling or showing admiration: "admiring" describes an attitude or expression of respect, approval, or pleasure toward someone or something.
- Characterized by regard: It often implies a positive, appreciative, or even awe-inspired perspective.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- She gave him an admiring glance across the room. (A look showing respect or appreciation.)
- The audience was admiring of the musician's skill. (They felt and expressed admiration for the performance.)
- He wrote an admiring letter to the author. (A letter full of praise and respect.)
Advanced Usage
"an admiring audience": a group of people who appreciate and praise a performer or speaker.
- The comedian played to an admiring audience that laughed at every joke. (The audience was highly appreciative.)
"admiring silence": a quiet moment indicating deep respect or awe.
- There was an admiring silence after the pianist finished the difficult piece. (The silence showed respect, not boredom.)
Variants and Related Words
Admire (verb): to regard with respect, approval, or pleasure.
- I admire her dedication to her work. (I respect her commitment.)
Admiration (noun): a feeling of respect and approval.
- His bravery earned him the admiration of his peers. (His courage made others respect him.)
Admirer (noun): a person who admires someone or something.
- She has many secret admirers. (People who admire her without her knowing.)
Synonyms
- Appreciative: showing gratitude or enjoyment.
- Respectful: showing politeness and honor.
- Enthusiastic: showing intense and eager enjoyment.
Antonyms
- Contemptuous: showing disdain or lack of respect.
- Disapproving: expressing negative judgment.
Related Idioms
"Look up to someone": to admire and respect someone.
- Young athletes look up to their coaches. (They admire and learn from them.)
"Take one's hat off to someone": to express admiration for someone's achievement.
- I take my hat off to you for finishing the marathon. (I admire your accomplishment.)