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admirer

admirer

113 2.3
A person who likes and respects someone, often in a romantic way
  • noun
  • /ədˈmaɪər/
translation icon : admirador
  • You may not know it, but I've been an admirer of yours for a great many years.
  • a secret admirer
  • fans and admirers
  • an ardent admirer

I know, by the way, I'm a huge admirer of Alexei Navalny.

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Examples

  • I'm a great admirer of your work.

  • But my unknown admirer had a point, which I thought of often after that.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • I am a great admirer of the working group.

  • I think you have an admirer.

  • Apparently you have a secret admirer.

  • You mentioned that he was an admirer of Milton.

  • I mean, I'm a huge admirer of American journalism.

  • I read a few of his books, met some of his friends, and became his admirer and follower.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • Still, Sparta has had its admirers, even in the modern world.

    Academic text (1997)
  • He has always been a passionate admirer of classical music.

Synonyms

fan
vsadmirer
1.0

A person who likes and supports a singer, team, or show

is similar but may include quieter respect or romantic feeling
lover
vsadmirer
428 2.5

A person who likes something very much, especially books or music

is more general, often showing respect or milder affection instead of love
fan of
vsadmirer
353 1.6

A person who likes and supports someone or something

often adds stronger personal feeling, including respect or affection
big fan
vsadmirer
194 1.9

A person who really likes and supports someone or something

may be affectionate but not always as emotionally intense
suitor
vsadmirer
48 4.4

A man who wants to marry a woman

can be passive admiration without active pursuit
fanboy
vsadmirer
  • Slang
27 7.3

A man who likes a film, game, or show so much he defends it strongly

can be personal admiration including respect or romantic interest
devotee
vsadmirer
25 6.0

A person who strongly likes and follows someone or something

is more general admiration and may be shorter or milder
fangirl
vsadmirer
  • Slang
8 7.6

A woman who shows very strong excitement for a celebrity or show

may include real personal affection rather than only fan excitement
adorer
vsadmirer
1 6.4

A person who admires and loves someone very much, often in a romantic way

is broader, showing respect or affection but not necessarily deep love
courter
vsadmirer
8.1

A person who tries to win someone's love often to marry

may include casual or noncommittal feelings rather than formal courtship
idolizer
vsadmirer
  • US
7.4

A person who likes someone too much and ignores their faults

admiration here is more moderate and can include respect or affection
hero worshiper
vsadmirer
5.4

A person who admires someone too much and without criticism

is more balanced, allowing for respect without blind worship
swarmer
vsadmirer
  • Archaic
9.5

A person who gives too much praise and attention to someone

can be calmer and less overwhelming in tone
iconophile
vsadmirer
9.9

A person who loves famous people and keeps things like autographs

is more general, applying to any admired person, not only famous ones
beta orbiter
vsadmirer
  • Offensive
9.6

A man who often supports and admires a woman without romantic interest from her

can include mutual or reciprocated affection rather than only one sided support
fawner
vsadmirer
  • Offensive
8.3

A person who praises others too much to gain their favor

is genuine admiration or affection rather than self serving flattery
praiser
vsadmirer
3.5

A person who often says good things about people or things in public

is more personal, showing private respect, affection, or romantic feeling

Antonyms

563 3.0

A person who often finds fault and speaks harshly about others

33 7.1

A person who says bad things about someone or something to make them seem less good

How Devoted

fanatic
8 4.3
worshiper
  • US
19 3.2
devotee
25 6.0
fan
1.0
admirer
113 2.3

Surface Forms

admirer singular
admirers plural

Morphology

admirer = admire (transparent) = admire + er

Straightforward agent noun formed by adding '-er' to the verb 'admire'; the meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

The word admirer comes from the verb admire, which comes from a Latin root meaning 'to wonder' and you can see the same root in miracle. So an admirer is someone who looks at or thinks of another person with wonder, respect, or love.