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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Admiration \Ad`mi*ra"tion\, n. [F., fr. L. admiratio. See
{Admire}.]
1. Wonder; astonishment. [Obs.]
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Season your admiration for a while. --Shak.
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2. Wonder mingled with approbation or delight; an emotion
excited by a person or thing possessed of wonderful or
high excellence; as, admiration of a beautiful woman, of a
landscape, of virtue.
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3. Cause of admiration; something to excite wonder, or
pleased surprise; a prodigy.
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Now, good Lafeu, bring in the admiration. --Shak.
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{Note of admiration}, the mark (!), called also {exclamation
point}.
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Syn: Wonder; approval; appreciation; adoration; reverence;
worship.
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