adorer

adorer — noun

1. a person who has very strong positive feelings for someone or something and show

1.名詞B2
釋義

a person who has very strong positive feelings for someone or something and shows these feelings through great attention, loyalty, or enthusiasm

例句

The singer waved to the crowd of young adorers waiting below the stage.

adorer + of + person (public figure)

Anong is a devoted adorer of classical music and owns more than five hundred records.

devoted adorer + of + thing (art form)

同義詞
  • fan

    Much more common in everyday language; less emotional weight than 'adorer'

  • devotee

    Suggests serious, long-term dedication to a hobby or activity

  • admirer

    Often implies romantic interest or appreciation of someone's qualities rather than worship

反義詞
  • critic

    Someone who points out faults rather than expressing love or admiration

  • detractor

    Someone who actively speaks against a person or thing

文法句型

adorer + of + noun phrase

用法筆記

Commonly followed by 'of' to specify the person, activity, or thing admired ('an adorer of modern art'). Less frequent in everyday speech than 'fan' or 'devotee' — 'adorer' often carries a slightly warmer or more emotional tone.

常見錯誤

❌She is an adorer cat.
✅She is an adorer of cats.
💡'adorer' requires the preposition 'of' before the thing admired.
❌He is a big adorer of football.
✅He is a big fan of football.
💡'fan' is more natural in most casual contexts; 'adorer' sounds formal or old-fashioned.