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admiration

admiration, wonder

noun ahd-mee-rah-SYOHN Rare

Origin: Latin admiratio

Usage Note

Admiration is used with avec admiration (with admiration) or en admiration devant (lost in admiration of). The verb admirer and the noun admirateur/admiratrice (admirer) form the same family. It implies a genuine sense of awe or respect, stronger than mere approval.

Examples

"Elle le regardait avec une admiration sincère."

Natural Translation

She was looking at him with sincere admiration.

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