Observing lovingly (8)

I believe the answer is:

admiring

(Other definitions for admiring that I've seen before include "Having a high regard for" , "Regarding highly" , "Approving" , "Appreciating" , "Looking up to" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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