B2adverbemotionsrelationships
US/ədˈmaɪr.ɪŋ.li/
UK/ədˈmaɪr.ɪŋ.li/
in a way that shows you respect and like someone or something very much
In context
The children looked admiringly at the pilot in his uniform.
He spoke admiringly of his teacher for the rest of the evening.
She smiled admiringly as her daughter finished the difficult piece.
Words that go with admiringly
verb + adverb
- look admiringlyFans looked admiringly at the new car.
- gaze admiringlyVisitors gazed admiringly at the painting.
- speak admiringlyCritics spoke admiringly of her first novel.
- watch admiringlyThe crowd watched admiringly as he crossed the finish line.
- smile admiringlyShe smiled admiringly at the baby.
- talk admiringlyEveryone in the office talks admiringly about her energy.