admiration

A positive emotion combining wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful; a feeling of respect for another's skills or attributes, as one might look on a hero or role model.

How to use

The noun 'admiration' is typically used in formal or literary contexts to express a sense of respect or wonder for someone's achievements or qualities. A common grammatical nuance is that 'admiration' is often followed by the preposition 'for', as in 'I have great admiration for her work.' A learner mistake to avoid is using 'admiration' interchangeably with 'inspiration', as the former implies a more passive appreciation, whereas the latter suggests a more active motivation.