adoration
gb/ˌædɚˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌædɚˈeɪʃən/
B2
English
~ 8900
imádat, rajongás, imádás, hódolat, tisztelet
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s adoration for/of [someone/something]
The actor seemed uncomfortable with the intense adoration of his fans.
A színész láthatóan kényelmetlenül érezte magát a rajongói túláradó imádatától.
Her quiet adoration of her children was clear in every word she spoke about them.
Gyermekei iránti csendes, mély szeretete minden szavából kitűnt, amikor róluk beszélt.
Over time, his teenage adoration of the band faded into simple respect.
They showered the puppy with adoration from the moment they brought it home.
He mistook her polite interest for romantic adoration.
Learner examples
The singer enjoys the adoration of her fans.
Az énekesnő élvezi a rajongók imádatát.
His adoration for his wife is easy to see.
Jól látszik, mennyire imádja a feleségét.
The child looked at her father with adoration.
She won the adoration of the whole team.
They showed their adoration for the dog with many hugs.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *adoration* as a verb and say things like "I adoration you" instead of "I adore you". Some also think *adoration* is always romantic, but it can describe many kinds of strong, warm feelings, such as a parent's adoration for a child or fans' adoration for a star.
Meaning
very strong love or admiration
Collocations
public adoration
|fan adoration
|win adoration
|seek adoration
|her adoration of him
|the adoration of fans
Synonyms
devotion (Suggests strong love combined with loyalty and long-term commitment.)
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affection (Softer and less intense; does not always express the very strong, almost worshipful feeling of adoration.)
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idolization (Emphasizes putting someone on a very high level, often uncritically, especially celebrities.)
Antonyms
disdain (Shows strong dislike and lack of respect, the opposite of warm admiration.)
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indifference (Shows no special interest or feeling, the opposite of intense emotional attachment.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A very strong feeling of love and liking for a person or thing.
A very strong, often openly shown feeling of love, admiration, or deep affection for someone or something.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
the adoration of [a god/deity/holy figure]
The ceremony ended with a moment of silent adoration before the altar.
A szertartás az oltár előtti néma hódolat pillanatával zárult.
Pilgrims came from around the world for the public adoration of the relic.
Zarándokok érkeztek a világ minden tájáról az ereklye nyilvános tiszteletére.
In many traditions, prayer includes praise, thanksgiving, and adoration.
They knelt in adoration, their heads bowed in deep prayer.
The chapel is open all night for quiet adoration and reflection.
Learner examples
The people showed adoration of God in the temple.
Az emberek a templomban imádták Istent.
They knelt in adoration and prayed together.
Hódolatuk jeléül letérdeltek, és együtt imádkoztak.
The church held a special hour of adoration.
Her eyes were closed in adoration during the song.
Many believers feel peace during adoration.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes do not realize that *adoration* can be strongly religious and use it only for romantic feelings. In religious writing, *adoration* usually refers to worship of God or something holy, not to love between people.
Meaning
religious worship or veneration
Collocations
the adoration of God
|religious adoration
|acts of adoration
|Eucharistic adoration
|prayers of adoration
|fall in adoration
Synonyms
worship (The most direct equivalent in religious contexts; often slightly broader and more common.)
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veneration (Emphasizes deep respect and honor, often for saints or holy objects rather than directly for God.)
Antonyms
blasphemy (Speech or actions that insult what is considered sacred, the opposite of reverent adoration.)
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irreverence (Lack of respect for something normally treated as holy or serious.)
Themes
religion
|emotions
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Strong religious worship and love for a god or holy person.
The act or state of worshipping or deeply honoring a god, deity, or sacred being, especially in formal religious practice.
Grammar
Dictionary form
adoration
IPA
GB/ˌædɚˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌædɚˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
ad - or - a - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (or)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: adoration
- Plural: adoration
Word family
Expressions
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