Adoration

Pronunciation: /ˌædərˈeɪʃən/

Adoration (noun)

  1. a strong feeling of love and admiration for someone or something.
  2. the act of showing great respect and love for a god.

Examples

  • Her adoration for the artist was evident in her collection.
  • The child's adoration for the puppy was heartwarming.

Common collocations: express adoration, unconditional adoration, fill with adoration, participate in adoration, act of adoration

Synonyms of Adoration

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Adoration

  • When discussing lack of respect or contempt.