Synonyms

admirer

American

[ad-mahyuhr-er] / ædˈmaɪər ər /

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.”

Other Word Forms

preadmirer noun

Etymology

Origin of admirer

admire ( def. ) + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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Arranged chronologically, the exhibition explores the products of each of Seurat’s summers in Normandy, and the quiet poetry of the paintings his admirers cherished.

From The Wall Street Journal

But I would have liked to have met him and say I’m an admirer.

From Los Angeles Times

What’s especially popular is admirers posting pictures of themselves with her — at protests, during art gallery openings, in classrooms, even dancing.

From Los Angeles Times

He would be down there with Marlene, both of them surrounded by a large audience of admirers.

From Literature

Libertarianism’s role in gun control and the courts was the subject of his works, and Doherty had no shortage of admirers.

From Los Angeles Times

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