adorant

1 of 2

adjective

ador·​ant

ə-ˈdȯr-ənt

: adoring

adorant

2 of 2

noun

ador·​ant

ə-ˈdȯr-ənt

plural -s

: one that adores

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin adorant-, adorans, present participle of adorare to adore

First Known Use

Adjective

1817, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1623, in the meaning defined above

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