n. 1. A feeling of strong approval or delight with regard to someone or something: the students' admiration for their teacher. See Synonyms at regard. 2. The state of being viewed with such approval or delight: an actor held in admiration by her peers. 3. The object of such approval and delight: a movie that was the admiration of many critics. 4. Archaic The action of wondering; marveling. |
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