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Definition of admiringly

admiringly

/ədˈmaɪ.ɹɪŋ.li/
ad · mir · ing · ly
Adjective:admiring
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• adverb

1

In a manner that shows respect, warm approval, or high regard.

Example

"The young pianist watched admiringly as her mentor performed the complex sonata effortlessly."

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• Rhymes for admiringly

• Nearby Words

admiration
admire
admirer
admiringly
admissibility
admissible
admissibly

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the participial adjective admiring plus the adverbial suffix -ly. The root verb admire comes from Latin admirari, meaning 'to wonder at,' combining ad- ('at') and mirari ('to wonder').

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