Meaning of admiring in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ədˈmaɪərɪŋ/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    admiring

    Definitions

    1. showing or feeling admiration

    Examples

    • « an admiring crowd »
    • « gave me one of her rare admiring looks »

    Synonyms

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