admiring

adj, noun — 2 senses

admiring

adj

/ædˈmaɪ.ɚ.ɪŋ/

1

Feeling or showing admiration.

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Derived terms
admiringly, 'mirin, nonadmiring, unadmiring

admiring

noun
1

admiration

  • What more palpable confutation can there be of human vanity and arrogance, of all lofty imaginations, all presumptuous confidences, all turgid humours, all fond self-pleasings and self-admirings, than is that tragical cross […]a. 1678 (date written), Isaac Barrow, “(please specify the chapter name or sermon number)”, in The Works of Dr. Isaac Barrow. […], volume (please specify |volume=I to VII), London: A[braham] J[ohn] Valpy, […], published 1830–1831, →OCLC:
  • We must keep up a constant worship of God in our families, and in our closets; we must be frequent in holy adorings and admirings of God.1847, Matthew Henry, James Hamilton, Daily communion with God:

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