Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

secret admirer

noun

/ˈsiːkrɪt əˈmaɪər/

Definition

A person who has feelings of affection for someone but keeps these feelings hidden.

Examples

She received flowers from a secret admirer on Valentine’s Day.
The anonymous notes from her secret admirer made her curious about who it might be.
He was thrilled to learn that he had a secret admirer at school.

Meaning

A secret admirer is someone who observes and appreciates another person from a distance without revealing their identity or intentions. This admiration may be romantic in nature, but the admirer chooses to remain anonymous.