Noun: adoration ,a-du'rey-shun
- The worship given to God alone
"In Catholic theology, adoration is reserved exclusively for the Divine";
- latria
- A feeling of profound love and admiration
"Her adoration of the artist's work led her to collect every piece";
- worship
- 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