Admiration
Admiration (pronounced: ad-mi-ra-tion, from the Latin admiratio, meaning "wonder") is a feeling of respect and appreciation towards someone or something. It is often associated with feelings of awe, wonder, and amazement, and is typically directed towards individuals who possess admirable qualities or achievements.
Etymology
The term "admiration" comes from the Latin admiratio, which means "wonder". It is derived from the verb admirari, which means "to wonder at" or "to marvel at". The term was first used in English in the 15th century.
Related Terms
- Respect: A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.
- Appreciation: Recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.
- Awe: A feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.
- Wonder: A feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable.
- Amazement: A feeling of great surprise or wonder.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Admiration
- Wikipedia's article - Admiration
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