ad·o·ra·tion·al
| \ ˌa-də-ˈrā-shnəl
, -shə-nᵊl \
, -shə-nᵊl \
Definition of adorational
: marked by, motivated by, or showing adoration
Both are insulated by the sycophantic staff syndrome, the adorational press they largely enjoy … the whole bit.— David Nyhan, Boston Globe, 29 Nov. 1990
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“Adorational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adorational. Accessed 23 May. 2022.
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