admire
verb (used with object)
to regard with wonder, pleasure, or approval.
admiringly
Example Sentences
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He has previously spoken admiringly of the agents and staff who help them.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
As Tenacity admiringly puts it, that’s “one shrewd detective.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
“Every single song she’s released captures specific emotions,” Sheeran says admiringly of Moroney, adding that he and his family have kept her first two albums on repeat in their house.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026
Watching the game for Sky Sports, former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher looked at the goal admiringly.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026
Quietly, he grabbed hold of his father’s hand and looked admiringly at his serious face.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
