Admirer — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /əd-ˈmī(-ə)r/ ad·mire

Meaning & Definition of Admirer

Admirer (verb)

  1. to feel respect and approval for (someone or something), to regard with admiration
  2. to marvel at
  3. to like very much

Admirer (noun)

  1. someone who shows that he or she thinks highly of a person (as by sending flowers) but keeps his or her identity a secret from that person

Admirer (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in lover, love

    similar: beau, beloved, boyfriend, darling, dear, favorite, fellow, flame, girlfriend, honey, love, lover, steady, swain, sweet, sweetheart, sweetie, sweetie pie, valentine, betrothed, fiancé, fiancée, intended, bride, groom

  2. as in fan, devotee

    similar: cultist, devotee, enthusiast, fan, groveler, idolater, worshipper, zealot, henchman, lackey, lapdog, minion, running dog, satellite, slave, stooge, adherent, camp follower, convert, disciple, follower, me-tooer, partisan, pupil, votary, hanger-on, leech, parasite, sponge, sponger, apparatchik, company man, yes-man, apple-polisher, bootlicker, brownnoser, fawner, flunky, lickspittle, suck-up, sycophant, toady

Related Entry: Admire (verb)

Admire is a different word from Admirer. The synonyms below are for admire, not for admirer.

  1. to think very highly or favorably of

    "I admire the way you handled such a touchy situation"

    similar: appreciate, consider, esteem, regard, respect, set store by
    related: acclaim, accredit, applaud, approve, commend, compliment, credit, praise, delight (in), drink (in), enjoy, relish, revel (in), savor, dig, fancy, favor, groove (on), like, love, adore, adulate, canonize, deify, dote (on), hallow, idolize, revere, reverence, venerate, worship, cherish, prize, treasure, value
    near: abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, loathe, condemn, decry, deplore, disapprove, discount, discountenance, disdain, disfavor, dislike, dismiss, disregard, frown (on or upon), kiss off, scorn, vilify

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Admirer

The most common words with a similar meaning to Admirer:

beau, beloved, boyfriend, darling, dear, favorite, fellow, flame, girlfriend, honey, love, lover, steady, swain, sweet, sweetheart, sweetie, sweetie pie, valentine, betrothed, fiancé, fiancée, intended, bride, groom, cultist, devotee, enthusiast, fan, groveler, idolater, worshipper, zealot, henchman, lackey, lapdog, minion, running dog, satellite, slave

Word Forms of Admirer

Inflections: admired, admiring

Derived words: admirer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Admirer

borrowed from Middle French admirer, Latinization of amirer "to make (little or much) of," borrowed from Latin admīrārī, ammīrārī "to regard with wonder, show esteem for," from ad- ad- + mīrārī "to be surprised, look with wonder at," derivative of mīrus, "remarkable, amazing," of uncertain origin

First known use: 15th centuryt

Words & Phrases Containing Admirer

secret admirer

Frequently Asked Questions about Admirer

What does "Admirer" mean?

"Admirer" means to feel respect and approval for (someone or something), to regard with admiration. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to feel respect and approval for (someone or something), to regard with admiration. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Admirer"?

Other words for "Admirer" include beau, beloved, boyfriend, darling, dear, favorite, fellow and flame. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Admirer" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Admirer"?

There are 67 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Admirer". Common alternatives include beau, beloved, boyfriend, darling, dear, favorite, fellow, flame, girlfriend and honey.

Is "Admirer" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Admirer" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Admirer"?

"Admirer" is pronounced /əd-ˈmī(-ə)r/ and divided into syllables as ad·mire.

What is the origin of the word "Admirer"?

"Admirer" comes from borrowed from Middle French admirer, Latinization of amirer "to make (little or much) of," borrowed from Latin admīrārī, ammīrārī "to regard with wonder, show esteem for," from ad- ad- + mīrārī "to be surprised, look with wonder at," derivative of mīrus, "remarkable, amazing," of uncertain origin. First known use: 15th centuryt.

What is another word for "Admirer" meaning "as in lover, love"?

When "Admirer" (noun) means as in lover, love, synonyms include beau, beloved, boyfriend, darling, dear and favorite.

What is another word for "Admirer" meaning "as in fan, devotee"?

When "Admirer" (noun) means as in fan, devotee, synonyms include cultist, devotee, enthusiast, fan, groveler and idolater.