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eyed with admiration

[/aɪd wɪð ædməˈreɪʃən/]
verb phrase
olhou com admiração
1. To look at someone or something with approval, respect, and appreciation
She eyed the painting with admiration, taking in every detail.
Ela olhou para o quadro com admiração, observando cada detalhe.
2. To regard or view someone with esteem and positive regard
The young athlete was eyed with admiration by all the coaches.
O jovem atleta foi olhado com admiração por todos os treinadores.
Synonyms
regarded with admirationlooked upon with admirationviewed with appreciationgazed at admiringly
Antonyms
eyed with disdainlooked upon with contemptregarded with suspicionviewed with disapproval

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
olhou com admiração
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
olhou com admiração
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
olhou com admiração
Standard usage in business and formal settings
Portugal
observou com admiração
Slightly more formal alternative preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

admiring look
look of admiration
eyes full of admiration
hold in high regard
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