单词 | adoration |
释义 | adoration (once / 1154 pages) n Adoration is a feeling of deep love. Some people may say animals don't have emotions, but you know from the adoration in your dog's eyes that it's just not true. The noun adoration comes from the Latin word adorationem, which means "worship," particularly in a religious way. Adoration is still used today in a religious context, in phrases like "the adoration of God." If you adore or deeply love someone, you can describe that feeling as adoration. It's the kind of feeling Romeo had for Juliet, devoted fans have for a pop star, and you have for your beloved cat. WORD FAMILYadoration: adorations+/adorable: adorability, adorableness, adorabler, adorably/adore: adorable, adoration, adored, adorer, adores, adoring/adorer: adorers/adoring: adoringly USAGE EXAMPLESThe role won her the adoration of legions of fans, both male and female, who admired the beautiful and independent rebellion fighter she played. Time(Dec 27, 2016) That is the setting of Leonardo da Vinci’s Adoration of the Magi and many more depictions of the infancy of Christ. The Guardian(Dec 23, 2016) Even in the face of national adoration, true heroes never think of themselves as such. Washington Post(Dec 16, 2016) 1n the act of admiring strongly Syn|Hypo|Hyper idolisation, idolization glorification the act of glorifying (as in worship) admiration, appreciation a favorable judgment 2n a feeling of profound love and admiration Syn|Hyper worship love a strong positive emotion of regard and affection 3n the worship given to God alone Syn|Hyper latria worship the activity of worshipping |
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