adoration
Translation
worship, deep love, admiration
Examples
He looked at her with pure adoration.
He looked at her with pure adoration.
The painting depicts the adoration of the shepherds.
The painting depicts the adoration of the shepherds.
Grammar Patterns
adoration for ((sb./sth.)) deep love and respect for someone or something He has a deep adoration for his wife.
Similar Words
Synonyms: worship, reverence, admiration; Antonyms: hatred, contempt
Etymology
From Latin 'adoratio', from 'adorare' (to worship). The suffix '-tion' forms nouns of action or state.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'action' of 'adoring' someone or something. It's a very strong feeling of love and respect.