Antonym: contempt, disdain, scorn. Similar words: administration, aspiration, inspiration, administrative, admire, ratification, gratification, oration. Meaning: [‚ædmə'reɪʃn] 
n. 1. a feeling of delighted approval and liking 2. the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising 3. a favorable judgment.
n. 1. a feeling of delighted approval and liking 2. the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising 3. a favorable judgment. 
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61, My respect for your intelligence is only equalled by my admiration for your integrity.
62, 'Did you really win first prize?' he said with a flash of genuine admiration.
63, He confessed to having a secret admiration for his opponent.
64, His admiration for the athlete did not extend to the point where he would follow his example in taking drugs.
65, She commanded the admiration of music lovers all over the world.
66, They gazed in a mixture of envy and admiration at the beauty of the statue.
67, I'm full of admiration for the crew who handled this crisis.
68, The two men were a mutual admiration society , gushing about how much they were learning from each other.
69, She was full of admiration for the care she had received.
70, The foreign tourists were moved with admiration at the magnificent view of the Great Wall.
71, His eyes showed open admiration as he looked at her.
72, The way he dealt with the crisis filled me with admiration.
73, The public's admiration is misdirected, as he has done nothing to deserve it.
74, The general's courage and presence of mind earned him deep admiration among the armymen.
75, Despite her annoyance(sentencedict.com), she couldn't help feeling a grudging admiration for him.
76, Her riding soon drew the admiration of the older girls.
77, He was lost in admiration of the beauty of the scene.
78, They were awed by him and looked at each other in uneasy admiration.
79, I have nothing but admiration for the way she tackled those bullies.
80, As a teacher, she had earned the respect and admiration of her students.
81, I've got a lot of admiration for people who do that sort of work.
82, The paintings she produced in those months won undivided admiration.
83, We gazed with admiration at Tanya.
84, Nigel sometimes felt he didn't deserve such imitative admiration.
85, You were so open about your admiration for him.
86, Pretty Polly attracts admiration in the paddock.
87, The boys were full of admiration.
88, She felt enveloped in their admiration and gratitude.
89, Ms. Wright expressed her admiration for Albright's political abilities.
90, Carlos has earned our respect and admiration.
More similar words: administration, aspiration, inspiration, administrative, admire, ratification, gratification, oration, duration, operation, rational, adoration, migration, aberration, separation, AND operation, irrational, reparation, irrationally, immigration, restoration, integration, corporation, rationalize, exploration, exasperation, celebration, frustration, alliteration, registration.