1
[ noun ] a feeling of delighted approval and liking

Synonyms

esteem

Used in print

(John Michael Ray, "Rhode Island's Reactions...)

No sympathy or admiration for Brown could be found in the Providence_Daily_Post , for the editor claimed that there were a score of men in the state_prison who were a_thousand times more deserving of sympathy .

Following Day was Woodbury who spoke of his disapproval of Brown 's attempt at servile insurrection , his admiration of Brown 's character , and his opposition to slavery .

In the remainder of his speech Davis spoke of his admiration for Brown and warned those who took_part in the meeting that they `` are liable to the charge that they are supporting traitors and upholding men whom the laws have condemned '' .

2
[ noun ] the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

Synonyms

wonder wonderment

Related terms

astonishment awe wonder

3
[ noun ] a favorable judgment

Synonyms

appreciation

Examples

"a small token in admiration of your works"

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