admiration Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun a feeling of delighted approval and liking
esteem.
noun the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
wonderment; wonder.
noun a favorable judgment
appreciation.
- a small token in admiration of your works

F., fr. L. admiratio. See Admire.

Wonder; astonishment. Obs.
Season your admiration for a while. Shak.
Wonder mingled with approbation or delight; an emotion excited by a person or thing possessed of wonderful or high excellence; as, admiration of a beautiful woman, of a landscape, of virtue.
Cause of admiration; something to excite wonder, or pleased surprise; a prodigy.
Now, good Lafeu, bring in the admiration. Shak.
Syn. -- Wonder; approval; appreciation; adoration; reverence; worship.