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Courtesy vs Admiration - What's the difference?

courtesy | admiration |


As nouns the difference between courtesy and admiration

is that courtesy is (uncountable) polite behavior while admiration is 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.

As a verb courtesy

is .

As an adjective courtesy

is given or done as a polite gesture.

Notability vs Admiration - What's the difference?

notability | admiration | Related terms |

Notability is a related term of admiration.


As nouns the difference between notability and admiration

is that notability is (uncountable) the quality or state of being notable or eminent while admiration is 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.

Admiration vs Proud - What's the difference?

admiration | proud |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between admiration and proud

is that admiration is (obsolete) cause of admiration; something to excite wonder, or pleased surprise while proud is (obsolete)  excited by sexual desire; (of female animals) in heat.

As a noun admiration

is 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.

As an adjective proud is

gratified; feeling honoured (by something); feeling satisfied or happy about a fact or event.

Disdain vs Admiration - What's the difference?

disdain | admiration |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between disdain and admiration

is that disdain is (obsolete) to be indignant or offended while admiration is (obsolete) cause of admiration; something to excite wonder, or pleased surprise.

As nouns the difference between disdain and admiration

is that disdain is (uncountable) a feeling of contempt or scorn while admiration is 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.

As a verb disdain

is to regard (someone or something) with strong contempt.

Establishment vs Admiration - What's the difference?

establishment | admiration |


As nouns the difference between establishment and admiration

is that establishment is the act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation while admiration is 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.

Admiration vs Undefined - What's the difference?

admiration | undefined |


As a noun admiration

is 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.

As an adjective undefined is

lacking a definition or value.

Honor vs Admiration - What's the difference?

honor | admiration |


As nouns the difference between honor and admiration

is that honor is while admiration is 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.

Admiration vs Astonishing - What's the difference?

admiration | astonishing |


As a noun admiration

is 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.

As an adjective astonishing is

causing astonishment in; causing to be astonished.

As a verb astonishing is

.

Envious vs Admiration - What's the difference?

envious | admiration |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between envious and admiration

is that envious is (obsolete) malignant; mischievous; spiteful while admiration is (obsolete) cause of admiration; something to excite wonder, or pleased surprise.

As an adjective envious

is feeling or exhibiting envy; jealously desiring the excellence or good fortune of another; maliciously grudging.

As a noun admiration is

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.

Prestige vs Admiration - What's the difference?

prestige | admiration |


In obsolete terms the difference between prestige and admiration

is that prestige is delusion; illusion; trick while admiration is cause of admiration; something to excite wonder, or pleased surprise.

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