admiration

/ˌæd.mɚˈeɪʃ.ən/noun

A warm feeling of respect and wonder toward someone or something impressive.

Example sentence

“The students watched the pianist with open admiration.”

Takes "for": admiration for a mentor. People gaze "in admiration", and "have great admiration for" is a set phrase.

Related words

adorationDeep love and devoted admiration for someone or something.devotionThe state of being deeply committed to a person, cause, or activity, or the act of committing yourself in that way.yearningA deep, often sad longing for something.tendernessThe quality of showing gentle, loving care toward others.longingA deep, quiet, somewhat sad desire for something or someone.warmthA gentle level of heat, or the pleasant feeling of being warm.