adoration
/ˌædəˈreɪʃən/
noun
- Deep love and respect for someone or something.
- The puppy's adoration for its owner was obvious from the way it wagged its tail.
- The crowd looked at the singer with pure adoration.
- Her adoration for her grandmother was clear in every letter she wrote.
- Religious worship or devotion to a deity.
- In many cultures, adoration of the sun was a central part of ancient religion.
- The ceremony was a moment of quiet adoration for the congregation.
- The temple was a place of adoration and prayer.
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