Admirable, admiration, admire
August 30th, 2016 in Words
Admirable (adjective)
If something is admirable, it is worthy of admiration.
Synonyms of admirable: praiseworthy, commendable, estimable, laudable etc.
Antonyms of admirable: disappointing, deplorable, worthless, faulty, reprehensible etc.
Admiration (noun)
Synonyms: high opinion, respect, honour, approval, esteem, high regard
Antonyms: disdain, low regard, low opinion etc.
Admire (verb)
To admire someone is to hold them in high regard.
Antonyms: view with disapproval, abhor, disdain etc.
Adorable
If something is adorable, it is likeable, lovable, precious, divine, appealing, or captivating.
- She has an adorable daughter.
- The bride wore an adorable gown on her wedding day.
Adoration (noun)
Adoration means worship, veneration, adulation, exaltation etc.
- The monks devote their lives to the adoration of God.
Adore (verb)
To adore someone is to love or cherish them.
- He adores his daughters.
Complete the following sentences using an appropriate word or phrase.
1. Your honesty is …………………
2. I have great ……………….. for his courage and integrity.
3. ……………………….. is a short-lived passion.
4. I …………………. your belief that you are always right.
5. She is so vain she stops to ……………….. herself in front of every mirror.
Answers
1. Your honesty is admirable.
2. I have great admiration for his courage and integrity.
3. Admiration is a short-lived passion.
4. I admire your belief that you are always right.
5. She is so vain she stops to admire herself in front of every mirror.