The difference between Admiration and Approval

When used as nouns, admiration means a positive emotion including wonder and approbation, whereas approval means an expression granting permission.


check bellow for the other definitions of Admiration and Approval

  1. Admiration as a noun:

    A positive emotion including wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful

    Examples:

    "'admiration of a war hero"

    "They looked at the landscape in admiration."

  2. Admiration as a noun (obsolete):

    Wondering or questioning (without any particular positive or negative attitude to the subject).

  3. Admiration as a noun (obsolete):

    Cause of admiration; something to excite wonder, or pleased surprise.

  1. Approval as a noun:

    An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing or event meets requirements.

    Examples:

    "I need to get an approval on this purchase order."

  2. Approval as a noun:

    An expression of favorable acceptance and encouragement; a compliment that also condones.

    Examples:

    "Words of approval never seem to come from him."

  3. Approval as a noun (especially, philately):

    Something mailed by a seller to a collector to match his stated interests; he can approve of or return the item.