noun
admiration
ad-muh-RAY-shun/ˌædməˈreɪʃn/
Warm respect or appreciation for someone or something.
The listener shows admiration by applauding the basket maker's work.
Etymology
The pieces express a state of regarding something with wonder. Admiration originally meant astonishment, but that sense gradually softened into high regard and esteem—the warm approval expressed today.
In context
the respect and has the admiration and uh just people people know this is an organization they can trust
More examples
- She felt admiration for his courage.
- Their admiration grew over time.
- He accepted the praise with quiet admiration for his team.
Forms
admiration
admire verb — regard with respect and appreciation