adoration
[ˌæ.dəˈɹeɪ.ʃən]
Adoration means giving someone or something a lot of love and respect.
When people think about adoration, they often think of strong feelings towards someone special, like a crush on a celebrity or devotion to a spiritual leader. You might see people adoringly gazing at a famous person's photo in a magazine or passionately following a charismatic preacher. But adoration can also be about showing love and admiration for everyday things, like nature - imagine being in awe of the beauty of a sunset.
How common is "adoration"?
Word adoration is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
noun
An act of religious worship.
disdain
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