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Noun: adoration  ,a-du'rey-shun
  1. The worship given to God alone
    "In Catholic theology, adoration is reserved exclusively for the Divine";
    - latria
     
  2. A feeling of profound love and admiration
    "Her adoration of the artist's work led her to collect every piece";
    - worship
     
  3. The act of admiring strongly
    "The fans' adoration of the rock star was evident at the concert";
    - idolization, idolisation [Brit]

Derived forms: adorations

Type of: admiration, appreciation, aroha [NZ], love, worship

Encyclopedia: Adoration