# admiring

Pronunciation: US say "ad-MY-ur-ing" /ædˈmaɪ.ɚ.ɪŋ/; UK say "uhd-MY-uh-ring" /ədˈmaɪə.ɹɪŋ/

## Adjective

1. Feeling or showing admiration for someone or something, with approval and respect.
   - Simple: Showing that you really like and respect someone or something.
   - _He cast an admiring glance at the vintage car parked outside._
   - _Her admiring colleagues praised the elegant solution she had found._

## Verb

2. Present participle and gerund of admire. — present participle and gerund of admire
   - Simple: Present participle of admire. Use this form for looking at something with respect right now.
   - _He stood admiring the craftsmanship of the old clock for several minutes._
   - _Admiring her own reflection, she carefully adjusted her hat._

## Noun

3. The feeling of regarding someone or something with respect and warm approval.
   - Simple: A feeling of great respect and warm approval for someone or something.
   - _The young writer's admiring of the great poets shaped his own style._
   - _Public admiring of the hero grew steadily with each passing year._

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