admiringly
gb/ædmˈaɪɹɪŋli/ us/ædmˈaɪɹɪŋli/
B2
Angličtina
elismerően, rajongva
B2
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elismerően
B2
Vzorec užití:
[verb] admiringly (at [someone/something]) / (of [someone/something])
The students listened admiringly as she described her research.
A diákok elismerően hallgatták, ahogy a kutatásáról beszélt.
He spoke admiringly of his grandmother’s courage during the war.
Elismerően beszélt a nagymamája háború alatti bátorságáról.
She watched admiringly as the chef worked at incredible speed.
Učební příklady
I looked at the painting admiringly.
Elismerően néztem a festményt.
They spoke admiringly about their teacher.
Elismerően beszéltek a tanárukról.
Častá chyba:
Do not confuse with admirably (= very well): 'She handled it admirably' (not 'admiringly').
Význam
in a way that shows admiration
Kolokace
look admiringly
|smile admiringly
|gaze admiringly
|watch admiringly
|nod admiringly
|speak admiringly of
|talk admiringly about
|refer to someone admiringly
|remark admiringly
|say admiringly
Synonyma
appreciatively (emphasizes gratitude or recognition of value.)
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approvingly (focuses on approval rather than strong admiration.)
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respectfully (highlights respect, often in a more formal way.)
Antonyma
disparagingly (shows lack of respect and speaks negatively.)
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dismissively (treats someone or something as unimportant.)
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critically (focuses on faults rather than praise.)
Témata
emotions
|communication
|opinions
Definice
showing that you like or respect someone or something.
In a way that shows you like, respect, or approve of someone or something.
B2
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rajongva
B2
Vzorec užití:
[verb] admiringly at [someone]
She glanced at him admiringly when he started playing the piano.
Amikor zongorázni kezdett, rajongva pillantott rá.
He looked at her admiringly and said nothing for a moment.
Rajongva nézett rá, és egy pillanatig nem szólt semmit.
They stood close, smiling admiringly at each other.
Učební příklady
He looked at her admiringly.
Rajongva nézett rá.
She smiled admiringly at him.
Rajongva mosolygott rá.
Častá chyba:
Learners may use 'admiring' instead of the adverb: say 'She smiled admiringly,' not 'She smiled admiring.'
Význam
with warm or romantic admiration
Kolokace
look at someone admiringly
|smile at someone admiringly
|gaze at someone admiringly
|glance admiringly
|eye someone admiringly
|watch someone admiringly
Synonyma
adoringly (stronger and more affectionate than 'admiringly'.)
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fondly (suggests affection and tenderness more than admiration.)
Antonyma
coldly (shows no warmth or affection.)
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contemptuously (shows strong dislike and disrespect.)
Témata
relationships
|emotions
|body_language
Definice
showing that you find someone attractive or impressive.
In a way that shows strong liking or attraction toward someone, often through looking or smiling.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
admiringly
IPA
GB/ædmˈaɪɹɪŋli/
US/ædmˈaɪɹɪŋli/
Slabiky a přízvuk
ad - mir - ingly (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mir)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: admiringly
- Plural: admiringlies
Příbuzná slova
Forms
admiringlies
noun
Core family
Related words
admirable
adjective B2
admirably
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unadmiring
adjective
Výrazy
gaze at [someone/something] admiringly
1/ɡˈeɪz ˈæt sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ ædmˈaɪɹɪŋli/
fixed phrase
stare with admiration
to look for a long time because you admire it.
Příklady
- Tourists gazed admiringly at the cathedral ceiling.
- She gazed at him admiringly across the table.
- He gazed admiringly at the skyline from the bridge.
Učební příklady
- I gazed admiringly at the mountains.
look at [someone/something] admiringly
1/lˈʊk ˈæt sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ ædmˈaɪɹɪŋli/
fixed phrase
look with admiration
to look and show you like what you see.
Příklady
- We looked admiringly at the photos from her trip.
- He looked at the new bike admiringly.
- She looked at him admiringly when he finished the speech.
Učební příklady
- I looked at the dress admiringly.
- They looked at her admiringly.
nod admiringly
1/nˈɑd ædmˈaɪɹɪŋli/
fixed phrase
nod to show approval
to nod because you approve.
Příklady
- The coach nodded admiringly at the team’s discipline.
- She nodded admiringly as he explained the solution.
- Several people nodded admiringly when the results appeared.
Učební příklady
- He nodded admiringly.
smile admiringly
1/smˈaɪl ædmˈaɪɹɪŋli/
fixed phrase
smile to show admiration
to smile because you admire someone or something.
Příklady
- She smiled admiringly as the children performed on stage.
- He smiled admiringly at her confidence.
- They smiled admiringly at the finished project.
Učební příklady
- She smiled admiringly.
- He smiled admiringly at the singer.
speak admiringly of [someone/something]
1/spˈik ædmˈaɪɹɪŋli əv sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
talk with praise
to say good things about someone or something.
Příklady
- Her colleagues speak admiringly of her leadership.
- He spoke admiringly of the city’s public libraries.
- People still speak admiringly of her early films.
Učební příklady
- They speak admiringly of their coach.
watch [someone/something] admiringly
1/wˈɔt͡ʃ sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ ædmˈaɪɹɪŋli/
fixed phrase
watch with appreciation
to watch and feel admiration.
Příklady
- We watched admiringly as she finished the marathon.
- He watched the dancers admiringly from the front row.
- They watched admiringly while the artist sketched in silence.
Učební příklady
- I watched admiringly.