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Definition of “adoration

adoration (ˌædəˈreɪʃənPronunciation for adoration

Definitions

noun

  1. deep love or esteem
  2. the act of worshipping

Usage examples

  • He doesn't know what's going on inside me---feelings of worship, gratitude, adoration.
    Kate Cann, SEX (2001)
  • "Indians may have an ambivalent attitude towards Britain," says Dalrymple," but on the British side, it's a case of unrequited adoration.
    India Today (1997)
  • And no head games - just adoration , gifts, fun times and champers!
    Toronto Sun (2003)
  • His decision, though, will have contradicted some of the Christ-like adoration in parts of the media about his character.
    Glasgow Herald (2002)
  • The baby can almost be said to grow sated with the tiny world he rules in the first, adoration stage.
    Friday, Nancy, Jealousy (1986)

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