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admiring

[/ədˈmaɪrɪŋ/]
verb (gerund/present participle) / adjective
admirador / admirável / admirando
1. regarding with respect, approval, or warm approval; looking at with pleasure or satisfaction
She was admiring the beautiful sunset.
Ela estava admirando o belo pôr do sol.
2. expressing admiration or respect (when used as adjective)
He gave her an admiring look.
Ele lhe deu um olhar admirador.
3. appreciating the qualities or achievements of someone or something
The critics were admiring the artist's technique.
Os críticos estavam admirando a técnica do artista.
Synonyms
appreciatingpraisingrespectingcommendingesteemingvaluing
Antonyms
criticizingdespisingdisrespectingcondemningdisapproving

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
admirando / admirador
Most common form; used in everyday speech
São Paulo
admirando
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
admirando / que admira
Identical to Brazilian usage; no regional variation

Related Idioms & Phrases

stop and admire - parar para admirar
admiringly gaze - olhar admirador
admiring glance - olhar de admiração
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