English Explanatory Dictionary

miration

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Display of surprise or wonderment, of marvelling at something; commotion.

Pronunciation

/maɪ.ɹeɪ.ʃən/

Word forms

miration mirations

Etymology

Related to mirate. Usually said to be a shortening of admiration. Ultimately from Latin mīrātiō, mīror (“marvel at”).

Related words

list in admire
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