Admirer
/ədˈmaɪərər/
nounBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
Questions
Definitions
1
A person who feels or expresses admiration for someone or something.
/ədˈmaɪərər/
nounpositiveBeginner
General
Someone who admires another person
He's a secret admirer.
💡 Simply: Someone who likes and respects someone else.
More Examples
2
She has many admirers.
How It's Used
Social
"She was a devoted admirer of the famous author."
Art
"He was an admirer of Impressionist paintings."
From the verb "admire", ultimately derived from the Latin "admirare", meaning "to wonder at".
The word has been used in similar ways throughout history, focusing on the appreciation of a person or work.
Memory tip
Think of someone admiring a work of art - they are an admirer.
Practice
Base: admire
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Usage
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