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Definition of admirer

admirer

/ədˈmaɪ.ər.ər/
ad · mir · er
Adverb:admiringly
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Plural:admirers
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Adjective:admiring
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• noun

1

A person who has high regard, respect, or approval for someone or something.

Example

"The famous novelist received hundreds of letters from her loyal admirers around the world."

2

A person who feels romantic attraction or affection toward someone.

Example

"On Valentine's Day, she found a bouquet of red roses on her desk from a secret admirer."

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• Rhymes for admirer

• Nearby Words

admiralty
admiration
admire
admirer
admiringly
admissibility
admissible

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the verb 'admire' plus the agent suffix '-er', tracing back to the Latin 'admirari', meaning 'to wonder at'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Admirer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/admirer
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