adoration
/ˌædəˈreɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌædəˈreɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌa-də-ˈrā-shən/ (ame, mw)
adoration — noun
1. an intense feeling of affection and reverence toward someone, sometimes close to
an intense feeling of affection and reverence toward someone, sometimes close to worship.
Hao listened to his grandfather with adoration as the old man told stories.
with adoration: deep personal devotion
Fans screamed in adoration as Luca stepped onto the concert stage.
in adoration: public, emotional admiration
At the shrine, Bilal bowed his head in quiet adoration.
Talia watched her piano teacher with adoration after the final performance.
There was open adoration in the crowd when Sofia raised the cup.
- admiration
focuses more on respect or approval and less on deep emotional warmth
- devotion
stresses steady loyalty or religious dedication shown over time
- worship
is stronger and usually belongs clearly to religious contexts
- indifference
shows no strong feeling or special attachment
- contempt
adds active disrespect instead of loving admiration
文法句型
adoration for + person
with adoration
in adoration
用法筆記
Often appears with 'for' or in phrases like 'with adoration'. In everyday use it sounds stronger and more elevated than simple liking, and in religious contexts it can move toward worship.