Ad`mi*ra"tion (?), n. [F., fr. L.
admiratio. See Admire.] 1. Wonder;
astonishment. [Obs.]
Season your admiration for a while.
Shak.
2. Wonder mingled with approbation or delight; an
emotion excited by a person or thing possessed of wonderful or high
excellence; as, admiration of a beautiful woman, of a landscape, of
virtue.
3. Cause of admiration; something to excite wonder,
or pleased surprise; a prodigy.
Now, good Lafeu, bring in the admiration.
Shak.
Note of admiration, the mark (!), called also
exclamation point.
Syn. -- Wonder; approval; appreciation; adoration; reverence;
worship.