1. A feeling of delighted approval and liking
   "His admiration for her talent was evident";
   - esteem
    
2. A favourable judgment
   "a small token in admiration of your works";
   - appreciation
    
3. The feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
   "The children gazed at the magician's tricks in admiration";
   - wonder, wonderment

Derived forms: admirations

Type of: amazement, approval, approving, astonishment, blessing, liking

Encyclopedia: Admiration