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Definition of admiring adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

admiring

adjective
 
/ədˈmaɪərɪŋ/
 
/ədˈmaɪərɪŋ/
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  1. admiring (of somebody/something) showing respect for somebody/something for what they are or what they have done
    • James was admiring of her courage and determination.
    • Others took a less admiring view of this behaviour.
  2. showing that somebody thinks somebody/something is attractive/and or impressive
    • She was used to receiving admiring glances from men.
    • He played to an admiring audience.

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