Adoration: meaning, definitions and examples

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adoration

 

[ ˌadəˈreɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of love

Adoration is a deep love and respect for someone or something. It is a strong feeling of affection and admiration towards a person, deity, or object. Adoration is often expressed through worship, praise, or devotion.

Synonyms

admiration, devotion, reverence, worship

Examples of usage

  • The fans showed their adoration for the singer by screaming and cheering at the concert.
  • She looked at him with adoration in her eyes, grateful for all he had done for her.
  • The adoration of the crowd for the hero was evident as they showered him with flowers and applause.
Context #2 | Noun

religious context

In a religious context, adoration refers to the act of worshiping or honoring a deity or sacred figure. It involves showing reverence and respect through prayers, rituals, or offerings.

Synonyms

adoring, praise, veneration

Examples of usage

  • The monks gathered in the chapel for adoration, bowing their heads in prayer.
  • Adoration of the Eucharist is a central practice in some Christian traditions.
  • The adoration of the goddess was an integral part of the ancient rituals.

Translations

Translations of the word "adoration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adoração

🇮🇳 पूजा

🇩🇪 Verehrung

🇮🇩 penghormatan

🇺🇦 обожнювання

🇵🇱 adoracja

🇯🇵 崇拝

🇫🇷 adoration

🇪🇸 adoración

🇹🇷 tapınma

🇰🇷 숭배

🇸🇦 عبادة

🇨🇿 uctívání

🇸🇰 uctievanie

🇨🇳 崇拜

🇸🇮 čaščenje

🇮🇸 dýrkun

🇰🇿 құлшылық

🇬🇪 პატივისცემა

🇦🇿 ibadət

🇲🇽 adoración

Etymology

The word 'adoration' originated from the Latin word 'adoratio', which means 'worship' or 'reverence'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the act of showing deep love and respect. Adoration is often associated with religious practices, but it can also refer to a strong feeling of admiration towards a person or object.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,187, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.