adoration
gb/ˌædɚˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌædɚˈeɪʃən/
B2
Англійська
~ 8900
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
B2
state
1
very strong love or admiration
A very strong feeling of love and liking for a person or thing.
Модель уживання:
[someone]'s adoration for/of [someone/something]
Поширена помилка:
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.
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
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.)
Словосполучення
public adoration
|fan adoration
|win adoration
|seek adoration
|her adoration of him
|the adoration of fans
Теми
emotions
|relationships
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The actor seemed uncomfortable with the intense adoration of his fans.
- Her quiet adoration of her children was clear in every word she spoke about them.
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- The singer enjoys the adoration of her fans.
- His adoration for his wife is easy to see.
- 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.
Іменник
B2
action
2
religious worship or veneration
Strong religious worship and love for a god or holy person.
Модель уживання:
the adoration of [a god/deity/holy figure]
Поширена помилка:
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.
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
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.)
Словосполучення
the adoration of God
|religious adoration
|acts of adoration
|Eucharistic adoration
|prayers of adoration
|fall in adoration
Теми
religion
|emotions
|society
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- The ceremony ended with a moment of silent adoration before the altar.
- Pilgrims came from around the world for the public adoration of the relic.
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- The people showed adoration of God in the temple.
- They knelt in adoration and prayed together.
- The church held a special hour of adoration.
- Her eyes were closed in adoration during the song.
- Many believers feel peace during adoration.
Граматика
Словникова форма
adoration
IPA
GB/ˌædɚˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌædɚˈeɪʃən/
Склади й наголос
ad - or - a - tion (4 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (or)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: adoration
- Plural: adoration
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