admirer

[ad-mahyuhr-er]

noun

1. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of admirer¹

admire ( def. ) + -er ¹

Example Sentences

For admirers of Golden Age Netherlandish painting, there was the small, perfect exhibition “Vermeer’s Love Letters” at New York’s Frick Collection, which united three celebrated paintings, with similar suggested narratives.

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He also has worked to support right-wing admirers in Brazil and Argentina.

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“My emerald. My favorite! A gift of great value, from an admirer, long ago. If I die, you can sell. Pay for funeral! If I live—too bad! Ah ha ha!”

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“Thank you, Admiral, that is kind of you to say. And I am a great admirer of Mr. Poe. The children are studying him right now, in fact. ‘Quoth the raven, nevermore.’

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Their delivery of these poems are highlights in the film, and sure to win Gibson more admirers.

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Related Words

• adherent 
• believer 
• booster 
• buff 
• devotee 
• disciple 
• enthusiast 
• fan 
• follower 
• partisan 
• patron 
• supporter