admiration

/ˌæd.məˈɹeɪ.ʃən/noun

Elementary

A positive emotion including wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful

Wondering or questioning (without any particular positive or negative attitude to the subject).

Cause of admiration; something to excite wonder, or pleased surprise.

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Synonyms

adoration appreciation approval reverence wonder worship

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

fyi nation station creation location relation rotation vacation elation haitian

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

aaa aba abc abd abe abo abs abt abu aca

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

aaa aba abc abe abs ace ach ada ade age

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

fyi mish mush shum sram shame smash marshy mashed motion

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