admiring
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- admiringly adverb
- half-admiring adjective
- half-admiringly adverb
- self-admiring adjective
- unadmiring adjective
- unadmiringly adverb
Etymology
Origin of admiring
Example Sentences
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Sarah welcomes the gesture and I’ve noticed others admiring my gallantry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
It’s not just getting immersed in a story; it’s the physical experience of reading too: I loved holding an actual book in my hands, admiring the physical cover, feeling—and hearing—the pages.
From Slate • Mar. 8, 2026
When Aston Martin's new Formula 1 car first appeared in testing at the end of January, it drew admiring glances up and down the pit lane.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
After admiring McKinnon’s designs, Carreira talked it over with Glenn at an early season competition in Oberstdorf, Germany.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
“Yeah,” said Isa dreamily, admiring herself from different angles in the mirror, her impeccable posture making her look stage-ready for Carnegie Hall.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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