Definition of "admiration" in Anglais

noun

1. A positive emotion including wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful

   • admiration of a war hero
   • They looked at the landscape in admiration.

2. (obsolete) Wondering or questioning (without any particular positive or negative attitude to the subject).

3. (obsolete) Cause of admiration; something to excite wonder, or pleased surprise.