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.