Adorer: meaning, definitions and examples

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adorer

 

[ əˈdɔːrə ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

expressing love

An 'adorer' refers to a person who shows deep affection or love towards someone or something. This term is often associated with romantic feelings but can also pertain to admiration and devotion. Adorers often express their feelings through various means, including gifts, compliments, and significant gestures. The term can apply in both personal and platonic relationships, highlighting the intensity of one’s feelings. In popular culture, adorers might be characterized by their enthusiastic support or admiration for a celebrity, artist, or public figure.

Synonyms

devotee, enthusiast, fan, lover, supporter

Examples of usage

  • He is an ardent adorer of classical music.
  • As an adorer of nature, she spends every weekend hiking.
  • The young man was an adorer of her talent.
  • Being an adorer of literature, he reads extensively.
  • She is known as an adorer of vintage fashion.

Translations

Translations of the word "adorer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adorar

🇮🇳 प्यार करना

🇩🇪 anbeten

🇮🇩 mengagumi

🇺🇦 обожнювати

🇵🇱 adorować

🇯🇵 崇拝する

🇫🇷 adorer

🇪🇸 adorar

🇹🇷 tapınmak

🇰🇷 숭배하다

🇸🇦 يحب

🇨🇿 zbožňovat

🇸🇰 zbožňovať

🇨🇳 崇拜

🇸🇮 občudovati

🇮🇸 dýrka

🇰🇿 сүйу

🇬🇪 შეყვარება

🇦🇿 sevmək

🇲🇽 adorar

Word origin

The word 'adorer' originates from the Latin verb 'adorare', which means 'to worship' or 'to venerate'. This Latin root is formed from 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'orare', meaning 'to speak' or 'to pray'. The term passed into Old French as 'adorer' before entering the English language around the late Middle Ages. Initially, it carried a strong connotation of religious worship, but over time, its use broadened to encompass any form of love or deep affection in a general sense. The evolution reflects a shift from spiritual devotion to emotional attachment, capturing how individuals express admiration for people, places, or concepts in various contexts. Thus, the term 'adorer' has shifted from its sacred origins to a more secular application in contemporary usage.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,177, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.