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1. A feeling of delighted approval and liking
   - esteem
    
2. The feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
   - wonder, wonderment
    
3. A favourable judgment
   "a small token in admiration of your works";
   - appreciation

Derived forms: admirations

Type of: amazement, approval, approving, astonishment, blessing, liking

Encyclopedia: Admiration