Synonyms: appreciation, admiration
Definition: a favorable judgment
Usage: a small token in admiration of your works
Similar words: approval, approving, blessing
Definition: the formal act of approving
Usage: he gave the project his blessing; his decision merited the approval of any sensible person
Synonyms: admiration, esteem
Definition: a feeling of delighted approval and liking
Similar words: liking
Definition: a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
Usage: I've always had a liking for reading; she developed a liking for gin
Synonyms: admiration, wonder, wonderment
Definition: the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
Similar words: amazement, astonishment
Definition: the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
Usage: he looked at me in astonishment