n. [ F., fr. L. admiratio. See Admire. ] 1. Wonder; astonishment. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Season your admiration for a while. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Wonder mingled with approbation or delight; an emotion excited by a person or thing possessed of wonderful or high excellence; as, admiration of a beautiful woman, of a landscape, of virtue. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Cause of admiration; something to excite wonder, or pleased surprise; a prodigy. [ 1913 Webster ]
Now, good Lafeu, bring in the admiration. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Note of admiration, the mark (!), called also exclamation point. [ 1913 Webster ]
Syn. -- Wonder; approval; appreciation; adoration; reverence; worship. [ 1913 Webster ]