adoration

noun

ad·​o·​ra·​tion ˌa-də-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce adoration (audio)
Synonyms of adorationnext
: 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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There’s nothing but adoration in it. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2026 Although there was merch for sale, including T-shirts and vinyl copies of A Good Night in the Ghetto, the complimentary keepsake was just one example of the mutual adoration shared between the performer and her supporters. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2026 In the first act, a love potion instantly transforms contempt into adoration. Justin Davidson, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026 Coupled with adoration is an entitlement people feel to her, an element antithetical to her swag. Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026 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 4 Apr. 2026.

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