adoration
word
Definition
A strong feeling of deep love, respect, or worship for someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
More formal and emotional than 'love'; often used in religious or poetic contexts, or to describe very intense admiration. Common collocations: 'feel adoration for', 'look at with adoration'. Less commonly used in casual conversation.
Spanish: adoraciónPortuguese (BR): adoraçãoPortuguese (PT): adoraçãoChinese (Simplified): 崇拜 - 敬爱Chinese (Traditional): 崇拜 - 敬愛Hindi: आराधना - पूजाArabic: إعجاب شديد - عبادة
Example Sentences
Her adoration for her mother was clear to everyone.
basic
They looked at the artwork with adoration.
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The puppy greeted its owner with pure adoration.
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The singer enjoys the adoration of millions of fans across the world.
natural
He spoke about his teacher with a kind of adoration you don't see often.
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Their child's adoration for superheroes made every day an adventure.
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