admirer

ad-mir-er · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A person who has a particular regard for someone or something.

  2. 2.

    A person who has romantic feelings for someone, especially secretly.

Forms

plural: admirers

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    secret admirer — Someone who admires another person, especially romantically, without revealing their identity.
  • •
    ardent admirer — A very enthusiastic supporter or fan.

Related words

Antonyms: critic, detractor
See also: admiration, admire, fan, suitor
Synonyms: devotee, fan, suitor, supporter

Etymology

From admire + -er (agent suffix). Ultimately from Latin admirari ("to wonder at").