adoration

noun

ad·​o·​ra·​tion ˌa-də-ˈrā-shən 

: the act of adoring : the state of being adored

Examples of adoration in a Sentence

They looked at the baby in adoration.

The doctor has earned the adoration of his patients.

Recent Examples on the Web

And this is where the Heat lose me, this adoration of a basketball player who is a very good player as opposed to a great player. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026

It's called assassination by adoration. —Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026

Their adoration, combined with spending power, has created serious commercial opportunity for labels and brands that know how to tap in. —Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026

Adell soaked in every moment of the fans’ adoration throughout the night, showing his excitement with each catch. —Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Latin adōrātiōn-, adōrātiō, from adōrāre "to venerate, adore" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for adoration

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation