noun
Uncommon
adoration
a-duh-RAY-shuhn
Adoration (noun) means Deep love, admiration, or worship. Example: “The fans greeted the band with pure adoration.”
noun
1
Deep love, admiration, or worship.
"The fans greeted the band with pure adoration."
"He gazed at her with quiet adoration."
How to use adoration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIntense love or admiration, sometimes bordering on worship.
Common pairings
gaze with adoration
object of adoration
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Etymology
From Latin adoratio ("worship"), from adorare ("to worship, adore").
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Rhymes for adoration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “adoration” mean?
The word “adoration” means deep love, admiration, or worship. In plain terms, intense love or admiration, sometimes bordering on worship.
How do you pronounce “adoration”?
“Adoration” is pronounced a-duh-RAY-shuhn (/ˌæ.dəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “adoration” in a sentence?
Here is “adoration” used in a sentence: “The fans greeted the band with pure adoration.”
What is the opposite of “adoration”?
The opposite of “adoration” — its antonyms — is disdain.
What part of speech is “adoration”?
“Adoration” is a noun.
Where does the word “adoration” come from?
The word “adoration” comes from Latin. From Latin adoratio ("worship"), from adorare ("to worship, adore").
Is “adoration” a common word?
“Adoration” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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