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.
Recent Examples on the Web In the realm of popular music, few artists command the level of influence and adoration that Beyoncé does. Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 His adoration is clear on screen, and many of the show’s highlights are faithfully recreated in live-action, from the crowded streets of the Earth Kingdom city Omashu to the ethereal forests of the Spirit World. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 22 Feb. 2024 These truths haven’t dampened the public’s adoration, and anything connected to the group becomes a commercial success. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024 With its recent success, and organic second act, she’s been coaxed into once again reconciling with its broad adoration. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Jan. 2024 The constant switching between the cold shoulder and adoration may trap the target in an emotionally manipulative relationship. Mark Travers, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2024 To play Diana meant taking on the love and adoration and exquisite vulnerability, and also the pain. Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2023 There will be more and more adoration of the Army, even though the Army has failed. David Remnick, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2023 Either way, many women have had a great career playing to type and relying on the adoration of male fans. Kara Kennedy, Washington Examiner, 12 Jan. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Adoration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adoration. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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