'admiration' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'admirationem,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'mirari' meant 'to wonder at.'

'admirationem' transformed into the Old French word 'admiration,' and eventually became the modern English word 'admiration' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to wonder at or be amazed by something,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'respect and approval.'