Adoration is a strong feeling of love, admirationRespect and approval for someone because of their qualities or actions., or worshipShowing deep reverence and devotion to a deity or sacred power.. It can describe deep affection for a person or the act of worshiping God, depending on the contextThe surrounding words or situation that help explain meaning..
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/
Easy pronunciation: ad-uh-RAY-shun (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on RAY; secondary stress on the first syllable.
Primary sense: a feeling of profound love and admiration.
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Adoration Meaning
deep love and strong admiration for someone or something
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a feeling of profound love and admiration
Example: She looked at the baby with pure adoration.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- worship — Works in some emotional contexts, but is often stronger and can also mean religious worship.
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Other Meanings of Adoration
Meaning 2
the act of admiring someone very much
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the act of admiring strongly
Example: His adoration of the singer was obvious to everyone.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- idolisation — British spelling; a close match for strong admiration.
- idolization — American spelling; a close match for strong admiration.
Meaning 3
religious worship offered only to God
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the worship given to God alone
Example: In theology, adoration is reserved for God alone.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- latria — A technical theological term for worship due to God alone.
- worship — Fits this religious sense directly.
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Adoration Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- worship
strong admiration
- idolisation
- idolization
religious worship of God alone
- worship
- latria
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Common Mistakes
- Using adoration to mean any ordinary liking. It usually means very strong love, admiration, or worship.
- Confusing the emotional sense of adoration with the strict religious meaning in theology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does adoration mean?
Adoration means very deep love, admiration, or worship. In everyday English, it often refers to strong affection for a person or thing.
What is a synonym for adoration?
A good synonym depends on the sense. For deep admiration, idolisation or idolization can work. For religious use, worship is a synonym, and latria is a technical term.
Is adoration the same as love?
Not exactly. Adoration is usually stronger than simple love and adds a sense of admiration, devotion, or reverence.
Can adoration be religious?
Yes. In religious language, adoration can mean worship given to God alone.
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