adoration

noun

ad·​o·​ra·​tion ˌa-də-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce adoration (audio)
: the act of adoring : the state of being adored

Examples of adoration in a Sentence

They looked at the baby in adoration. The doctor has earned the adoration of his patients.
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The outpouring from fans this week shows the ongoing adoration around the late singer. Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2025 The touching display of affection between the dachshunds quickly captured the attention of Instagram users, who flooded the comments with adoration. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025 Ellis Brooklyn’s care and attention to the format shows, as their body mist launches are always met with fervent adoration. Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 This is far from the first time Ina has shared her adoration for this saucy and cozy comfort food recipe. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for adoration

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Latin adōrātiōn-, adōrātiō, from adōrāre "to venerate, adore" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of adoration was in the 15th century

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“Adoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adoration. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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