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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