ad·mire
Pronounced:
/ədˈmajɚ/
Function:
verbInflected forms:
ad·mires; ad·mired; ad·mir·ingMeaning:
[+ obj] 1 : to feel respect or approval for (someone or something) ▪ I admired the way he handled the crisis. = I admired how he handled the crisis. ▪ We all admire her courage. = We all admire her for her courage. = She is much admired for her courage.
2 : to look at (something or someone) with enjoyment ▪ We gazed out the window and admired the scenery.
2 : to look at (something or someone) with enjoyment ▪ We gazed out the window and admired the scenery.
—ad·mir·er noun plural ad·mir·ers [count] ▪ an admirer of modern art ▪ a beautiful woman who has many admirers
—admiring adjective [more admiring; most admiring] ▪ She received many admiring glances as she walked into the room.
—ad·mir·ing·ly /ədˈmaɪrɪŋli/ adverb
/ədˈmaɪrɪŋli/ adverb