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ad·o·ra·tion
adoration
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- pronunciation:
- ae
d
reI
shn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the act or condition of adoring or worshiping.
His adoration of the baby was apparent in his tenderness toward her.The nuns' days are filled with prayer and adoration of Christ.- synonyms:
- ardor, love, reverence, veneration, worship
- similar words:
- admiration, awe, deference, devotion, esteem, faithfulness, fealty, fondness, loyalty, passion, respect
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definition 2: |
worship or reverence.
- synonyms:
- reverence, veneration, worship
- antonyms:
- blasphemy
- similar words:
- admiration, awe, deference, devotion, esteem, faithfulness, fealty, glory, homage, idolatry, loyalty, respect
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definition 3: |
deep love, esp. for a person.
- synonyms:
- ardor, love
- antonyms:
- abhorrence, detestation, hatred, loathing
- similar words:
- admiration, devotion, fervor, fondness, passion, worship
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related words: |
love |
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