adoration

noun

ad·​o·​ra·​tion ˌa-də-ˈrā-shən 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Jerry adoration of football is well documented, almost as much as his first true love — money. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026

In reality, Lawrence and Stone are longtime friends (and future collaborators) who haven't been shy about voicing their adoration for one another. —Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026

The retreat will include interactive talks, personal time for couples’ reflection and discussion, a continental breakfast and catered lunch, and adoration with a special blessing for the couples. —Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026

With Marilla in particular, there’s a joy in watching her stern façade almost immediately crumble and grow into openhearted adoration upon meeting Anne. —Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025

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

Rhymes for adoration

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation