Admiration: quick facts
Admiration is the warm, uplifting emotion felt when witnessing skill, talent, or excellence in another person. It directs positive attention toward someone seen as impressive and can inspire a desire to emulate them.…
Category
Complex & secondary emotions
Valence
Positive
Emotion family / blend
Wonder
Typical triggers
Skill, virtue, achievement, beauty, witnessing excellence in others
How it's expressed
Wide attentive eyes, slight smile, leaning in, warm and respectful tone
Sources: American Psychological Association — APA Dictionary: emotion; Greater Good Science Center, UC Berkeley — Emotions; Plutchik's Wheel of Emotions (Robert Plutchik) — overview. Educational information only — not medical or psychological advice. See our sources & fact-check policy.