Synonyms of adoration

adoration

noun

as in praise

strong feelings of love or admiration

They looked at the baby with adoration.

The doctor has earned the adoration of his patients.

Related Words

• praise
• admiration
• reverence
• respect
• amazement
• appreciation
• worship
• adulation
• infatuation
• love
• approbation
• affection
• deference
• veneration
• honor
• idolatry
• delight
• enjoyment
• acclamation
• homage
• esteem
• interest
• hero worship
• regard
• fondness
• enthusiasm
• wonderment
• favor
• props
• relish
• estimation
• lionization
• wonder
• preference
• use
• awe
• like
• taste
• partiality
• appetite
• devotion
• fancy
• shine
• account
• prejudice
• passion
• bias
• attachment

Dissimilar Words

• condemnation
• disapproval
• disdain
• scorn
• contempt
• indignation
• disappointment
• discontent
• hatred
• unhappiness
• disgust
• disillusionment
• displeasure
• disregard
• disenchantment
• distaste
• dislike
• aversion
• opprobrium
• hate
• revulsion
• loathing
• repulsion
• nausea
• repugnance
• disfavor
• disinclination
• antipathy
• dissatisfaction
• disgruntlement
• disliking
• abomination
• detestation
• deprecation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adoration

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

Not merely status, but the kind of adoration that comes with song and legend. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Yet the subject of this adoration made absolutely sure nobody was short-changed. — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 20 July 2026