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.
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Answer all three correctly, and you will be showered with adoration like Debbie. Adam Tamburin, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024 Scenes of celebration, public adoration, seduction and romance mingle in the film’s tease – as its lead traverses a thorny yet exhilarating path toward self-acceptance. Holly Jones, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024 Members of the youth orchestra speak of him with adoration, and his joy in conducting the ensemble is evident. Fredric Dannen, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024 In that safe space of unbridled adoration, some found friends for life, career opportunities, and even romantic partners. Lucy Ford, TIME, 21 Oct. 2024 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 14 Nov. 2024.

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