admirer

[ ad-mahyuhr-er ]

/ ædˈmaɪər ər /

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noun

a person who regards someone or something with wonder, pleasure, or approval: His admirers say he has all the qualities of a good presenter—he's unflappable, charming, and witty.A popular plot in classic films is the story of a famous actress or dancer who receives a dozen roses after her performance with a card signed, “A secret admirer.”

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Origin of admirer

admire + -er¹

OTHER WORDS FROM admirer

pre·ad·mir·er, noun

Words nearby admirer

admiralty metal, Admiralty mile, Admiralty Range, admiration, admire, admirer, admiring, admissible, admission, admissive, admit

How to use admirer in a sentence

I love paddling out and looking back at all the beautiful hotels and admiring our iconic Diamond Head.
Carissa Moore's 5 Favorite Surf Towns|Megan Michelson|September 9, 2020|Outside Online
I admire how Newt really got everyone together both on the campaign side and then on the legislative side.
Full Transcript: Sean Spicer on ‘The Carlos Watson Show’|Daniel Malloy|August 26, 2020|Ozy
I didn’t agree with him, but I admired how he approached the job, and the authenticity they had.
Full Transcript: Sean Spicer on ‘The Carlos Watson Show’|Daniel Malloy|August 26, 2020|Ozy
On the Democratic side, I always admired Paul Wellstone from Minnesota.
Full Transcript: Sean Spicer on ‘The Carlos Watson Show’|Daniel Malloy|August 26, 2020|Ozy

It’s the beauty of an ice queen, best admired from a safe distance, never up close.
The Two Forms of Mathematical Beauty|Robbert Dijkgraaf|June 16, 2020|Quanta Magazine
I find both “admirer” and “suitor” to be presumptuous and one-sided.
What Should I Call the Man I Love?|Dushka Zapata|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He then waited a beat and deadpanned: “Yes I am an admirer of Lenin.”
The Bolshevik Who Thinks ‘The Nation’ Is Too Left Wing|Eli Lake|October 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A married politician is sent a series of lascivious photographs by an attractive female admirer.
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Over at The Stacks, I excerpted a series of reviews by Pauline Kael, an early admirer of his movie acting.
The Stacks: Robin Williams, More Than A Shtick Figure|Joe Morgenstern|August 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
CSI not only aided a not-guilty verdict, but netted Dr. Phil an admirer.
It’s Time to Turn Off TV Doctors|April Siese|June 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Such are the characteristics, says this enthusiastic admirer of these productions of Steiner's third or last epoch.
Violins and Violin Makers|Joseph Pearce
An extensive museum connected with the works is filled with rare specimens to delight the soul of the admirer of the keramic art.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car|Thomas D. Murphy
He was actually an enthusiastic admirer of Beethovens later period; but he stopped short at Beethoven, or rather at Mendelssohn.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky
To hunt, or follow the field sports, in a pursuit which is the track of blood, disgusts the true admirer of gentle breeding.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness|Florence Hartley
I shall remain a respectful admirer, of course; but I don't think the lady would go well in double harness.
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