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

His death sparked an outpouring of adoration from his Sopranos’ castmates, among others. — Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026

One, a delight for the kitchen — the pressure, the camaraderie, the artist's heart, the pirate's adoration of heat and knives — and, another, hard drugs. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

In interviews over the years, Sorvino has been open about her fascination and adoration for the late actress. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 29 July 2026

Slowing the train in that segment was a pragmatic compromise that allowed the line to open quickly — at a station with links to the Casablanca airport — and start generating revenue and public adoration. — Joe Mathews, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

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