admiring

ad-mir-ing · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Showing or feeling admiration.

  2. 2.

    Regarding with respect, approval, or warm appreciation.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    admiring glance — A look that shows respect or attraction.
  • •
    self-admiring — Excessively proud of oneself.

Related words

Antonyms: contemptuous, disdainful, scornful
See also: admiration, admire, admirer, appreciative
Synonyms: appreciative, approving, respectful

Etymology

From admire + -ing. Ultimately from Latin admirari ("to wonder at").