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admiringly

/ədˈmaɪərɪŋli/ · ad·mir·ing·ly
adverb
  1. In an admiring manner; with respect, approval, or appreciation. She looked at the painting admiringly, noting every subtle brushstroke.
Did you know? The adverb ‘admiringly’ appears in a 1623 poem by John Donne, making it one of the earliest literary attestations of the word.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 2 lookups Added Jul 30, 2026