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adjective

ə-ˈdȯr-iŋ How to pronounce adoring (audio)
Definition of adoringnext
1
as in loving
feeling or showing love adoring grandparents who love to spoil their grandchildren

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2
as in affectionate
reflecting great admiration or devotion the adoring attention of the girls' gymnastics team when our local Olympic hero spoke to them

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adoring

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verb

present participle of adore
1
as in worshiping
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for an attentive, solicitous husband who clearly adores his wife

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2
as in worshipping
to love or admire too much adores her older sister so much that she cannot see her considerable faults

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3
as in venerating
to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power the Roman soldier was beheaded for adoring the Christian god

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as in enjoying
to take pleasure in I adore those earrings—wherever did you get them?

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Recent Examples of adoring
Adjective
The three cosmonauts spent weeks performing zero gravity acrobatics, televised for the adoring Soviet public. — Kelly and Zach Weinersmith, Popular Science, 8 Nov. 2023 Leaf peeping season is in full swing, meaning fall's most adoring fans will be making their way to New England, high-altitude spots out west, and some of America's most beautiful national parks to experience the kaleidoscope of colors. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2023
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What isn’t part of her plan is adoring her colleagues Sarah and Billy, and growing to like and respect her team leader Olympia, a younger Black woman who thrives in excellence. — Ronda Racha Penrice, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2024 On Saturday, the 16x Grammy winner performed the final show in her Weekends with Adele Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace, sharing a heartfelt goodbye with her adoring fans at the Colosseum. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for adoring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adoring
  1. loving
  2. affectionate
  3. enjoying
  4. worshipful
  5. appreciative
Adjective
  • Also in series-regular roles, Way will portray Brina, Reggie’s loving and supportive fiancée who sees the documentary as an opportunity to advance her stardom; Hall will portray Carmelo, Reggie and Monica’s son, a high schooler who has grown up in the shadow of Reggie’s football career.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Tipperary is a loving and loveable dog, cuddly and affectionate.
    — Kelli Bender, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of loving
Adjective
  • The boxer looked thrilled to walk the carpet with his future wife, giving Leerdam affectionate kisses and showing some PDA on the carpet.
    — Natasha Dye, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Labradors are known for their friendly and playful nature, while bulldogs, despite their sometimes grumpy demeanor, can be affectionate and loyal companions.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of affectionate
Verb
  • Many have shared their successes, cutting from clips of them consuming grapes, to shots of them enjoying a great year.
    — George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Smart has largely stayed out of the spotlight since then, though paparazzi did once catch him enjoying a meal at the same restaurant as Lopez and then-boyfriend Alex Rodriguez in 2018.
    — Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of enjoying
Adjective
  • The secret in the biscuits is the pairing of cheddar with bacon, with the overall result being worshipful thanks from those who are lucky enough to partake.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Her chef and housekeeper, Bruna (Alba Rohrwacher), is timid and worshipful but able to take quietly decisive action when necessary.
    — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of worshipful
Adjective
  • The message drew extended applause from the appreciative audience.
    — Paul Harris, Variety, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Henrichs is appreciative of those who have taken care of him.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of appreciative

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