admirers
admirers — noun
1. a person who is attracted to someone else in a romantic or sexual way, often wan
a person who is attracted to someone else in a romantic or sexual way, often wanting to start a relationship with that person.
Wei sent a valentine card to his secret admirer, but she never replied to him.
secret admirer — someone whose identity is unknown
At the wedding party, Elena noticed two admirers watching her from across the room.
The young actress received dozens of love letters from admirers every single week.
Amina blushed when her admirer complimented her traditional dress at the festival.
- suitor
a man who tries to start a romantic relationship with a woman; more old-fashioned
- wooer
a person trying to win affection; very old-fashioned or literary
- secret admirer
a person who has romantic feelings but does not reveal their identity
文法句型
admirer + of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently appears in the plural (admirers) to describe a group of people showing romantic interest. The singular (admirer) refers to one specific person. Often modified by 'secret' when the admirer's identity is hidden.
常見錯誤
2. a person who likes, supports, or respects someone for their talent, character, o
a person who likes, supports, or respects someone for their talent, character, or achievements — such as fans of a musician, colleagues who value a mentor's guidance, or enthusiasts of a craft.
Diego has been an admirer of the painter Frida Kahlo since his first visit to her museum.
admirer of [artist] — typical pattern with 'of'
The politician thanked her loyal admirers for their generous donations to the campaign.
Yuki is a devoted admirer of Japanese woodblock prints and collects them whenever she travels.
Professor Okafor has many admirers among the younger faculty for his patient mentorship style.
Mei is an admirer of traditional calligraphy and practices it every Sunday morning.
The old coach counted himself an admirer of the young player's dedication and work ethic.
- fan
more informal and common; used for sports, music, celebrities
- supporter
focuses on backing a person or cause, not just liking
- enthusiast
strong, active interest in a subject or activity; often used for hobbies
- well-wisher
a person who wants someone else to succeed and be happy; personal rather than public
文法句型
admirer of + noun phrase (a person, artist, team, or skill)
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1 (ROMANTIC INTEREST), this sense does not imply any personal or romantic attraction. The focus is on appreciation of talent, character, skill, or creative work — whether of a public figure, a colleague, or an artist.