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admiring

[ ad-mahyuh r-ing ]

/ ædˈmaɪər ɪŋ /

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adjective

displaying or feeling admiration: admiring looks.

Origin of admiring

First recorded in 1620–30; admire + -ing²

OTHER WORDS FROM admiring

ad·mir·ing·ly, adverb half-ad·mir·ing, adjective half-ad·mir·ing·ly, adverb self-ad·mir·ing, adjective

un·ad·mir·ing, adjective un·ad·mir·ing·ly, adverb

Words nearby admiring

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Example sentences from the Web for admiringly

Maybe not to true believers like state Sen. Kent Sorenson, who introduced Bachmann admiringly in Indianola as “the real deal.”

Michele Bachmann’s Promise and Peril |Jill Lawrence |August 13, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
“I remember clearly being duly impressed by everybody,” he said, admiringly.

How Old Money Beat Murdoch |Sarah Ellison |May 27, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
“I mean, I love everything Will does,” Poehler says admiringly (but not gushingly).

Amy Poehler: The Seriously Funny Interview |Joel Keller |April 9, 2009 |DAILY BEAST
“You overcame the objection,” says Len admiringly when I tell him about this that night.

Confessions of an Obama Volunteer |Tom Shone |November 4, 2008 |DAILY BEAST

"Archaeology is certainly a peaceful profession," Rick said admiringly.

The Golden Skull |John Blaine
Constable Moriarty, still seated on the wall, watched her admiringly.

General John Regan |George A. Birmingham
"You carried your life upon the blade of your sword, when you entered Sadescheo's fortress," remarked Prasad admiringly.

Lachmi Bai Rani of Jhansi |Michael White
"You look just beautiful, Miss Wyatt," said Sadie, admiringly.

When Patty Went to College |Jean Webster
“Looks as though she might carry sail some,” continued the stranger, admiringly.

The Rival Campers Afloat |Ruel Perley Smith