Definition of Adoration

1. Noun. A feeling of profound love and admiration.

Exact synonyms: Worship
Generic synonyms: Love
Derivative terms: Worship

2. Noun. The act of admiring strongly.
Exact synonyms: Idolisation, Idolization
Generic synonyms: Admiration, Appreciation
Specialized synonyms: Glorification
Derivative terms: Idolise, Idolize

3. Noun. The worship given to God alone.
Exact synonyms: Latria
Generic synonyms: Worship

Definition of Adoration

1. n. The act of playing honor to a divine being; the worship paid to God; the act of addressing as a god.

Definition of Adoration

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Adoration

1. 1. The act of playing honor to a divine being; the worship paid to God; the act of addressing as a god. "The more immediate objects of popular adoration amongst the heathens were deified human beings." (Farmer) 2. Homage paid to one in high esteem; profound veneration; intense regard and love; fervent devotion. 3. A method of electing a pope by the expression of homage from two thirds of the conclave. "[Pole] might have been chosen on the spot by adoration." (Froude) Origin: L. Adoratio, fr. Adorare: cf. F. Adoration. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Adoration

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adoptive
adoptively
adoptive immunity
adoptive parent
adoptive transfer
adopts
adorabilities
adorability
adorable
adorableness
adorablenesses
adorably
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adoration (current term)
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adorations
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adorers
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adoringly
adorn
adorned
adorned(p)
adorner
adorners
adorning

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