admiration

• Sentiment d'approbation enthousiaste, de sympathie ou de jugement favorable envers quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent accompagné d'étonnement ou d'émerveillement.

A noun referring to a feeling of delighted approval, liking, or favorable judgment toward someone or something, often accompanied by wonder or surprise.

indénombrable

1. Delighted approval and likingB1formal

   A feeling of pleased approval, respect, or enjoyment towards someone or something.

   admiration (approbation et plaisir)

   • She looked at the painting with great admiration.
   • His bravery earned the admiration of the whole town.
   • I have a deep admiration for her dedication to teaching.

   Synonymesadorationappreciationapprovalcommendationesteempraiseregardrespectvenerationwonder

   Antonymesabhorrencecontemptdetestationdisapprovaldisdaindislikescorn

2. Awe or wonderB2formal

   The feeling aroused by something strange, surprising, or remarkable.

   Admiration (émerveillement)

   • The audience watched the acrobat's performance in silent admiration.
   • The beauty of the Grand Canyon filled them with admiration.
   • His sudden success was met with admiration and curiosity.

   Synonymesamazementastonishmentawewonderwonderment

3. Favorable judgmentB1formal

   A positive opinion or judgment about someone's qualities or achievements.

   jugement favorable

   • The teacher expressed her admiration for the student's progress.
   • He received the award as a token of admiration from his peers.
   • Her admiration for his work was evident in her speech.

   Synonymesacclaimapprobationcommendationesteempraiserespect

   Antonymescontemptdisapprovaldisdaindisrespectscorn