Spanish word

admirativo

Pronunciation

IPA/aðmiɾaˈtiβo/

Meaning

  • adjectiveadmiring

Example

Los espectadores mostraron miradas admirativas.

The spectators gave admiring looks.

Illustration for admirativo (admiring)

More examples

Ella escuchó con una expresión admirativa.

She listened with an admiring expression.

Core concept

An open admiring facial expression.

Common phrases

  • mirada admirativa

    admiring look

  • expresión admirativa

    admiring expression

  • tono admirativo

    admiring tone

Similar words

elogioso: Full of active praise expressed in speech or writing.
halagador: Flattering language meant to please or win favor.

Definition in Spanish

Que indica, mediante la actitud, la voz o las expresiones faciales, que se siente admiración o sorpresa por una persona, objeto o hecho.

Word origin

From Spanish admirar (from Latin admirārī "to wonder at") plus the adjectival suffix -tivo (from Latin -tīvus), forming an adjective meaning expressing admiration or surprise.

Usage tips

  • Used to describe a reaction shown by attitude, voice, or facial expression rather than an inherent quality, contrasting with admirable which means worthy of admiration.

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