Adored: meaning, definitions and examples

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adored

 

[ əˈdɔːrd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

feeling

To love or admire deeply; to regard with deep, often rapturous love.

Synonyms

admire, idolize, love, worship

Examples of usage

  • She adored her newborn baby.
  • He adored his grandmother and would do anything for her.
  • The fans adored the famous singer and attended all of her concerts.
  • We adored our teacher for her kindness and patience.
  • The little girl adored her pet kitten and took care of it every day.

Translations

Translations of the word "adored" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adorado

🇮🇳 प्रिय

🇩🇪 geliebt

🇮🇩 disayangi

🇺🇦 обожнюваний

🇵🇱 uwielbiany

🇯🇵 愛されている

🇫🇷 adoré

🇪🇸 adorado

🇹🇷 sevilen

🇰🇷 사랑받는

🇸🇦 محبوب

🇨🇿 milovaný

🇸🇰 milovaný

🇨🇳 受喜爱的

🇸🇮 oboževan

🇮🇸 elskaður

🇰🇿 сүйікті

🇬🇪 საყვარელი

🇦🇿 sevilən

🇲🇽 adorado

Etymology

The word 'adored' comes from the Middle English word 'adoreren', which is derived from the Old French word 'adorer', meaning 'to worship'. The concept of adoration has been present in various cultures and religions throughout history, often involving a deep reverence or love for a deity or revered figure. Over time, the term has evolved to also encompass a strong affection or admiration for a person or thing.

See also: adorable, adoring.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,485, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.