adoration
Adoration (noun) means deep love, admiration, or worship. Example: “The fans greeted the band with pure adoration.”
How to Use Adoration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIntense love or admiration, sometimes bordering on worship.
Word Forms
adorations plural
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The fans greeted the band with pure _____.
Etymology
From Latin adoratio ("worship"), from adorare ("to worship, adore").
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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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