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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 worshipping
to feel passion, devotion, or tenderness for an attentive, solicitous husband who clearly adores his wife

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2
as in liking
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
Mom and daughter share adoring glances at an event to celebrate International Women's Day in London. — Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 The Patriots’ pass coverage without Christian Gonzalez, their atrocious inside linebacker play and roller-coaster special teams, which give any adoring fan a heart attack at a moment’s notice. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
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Keegan was desperate to awaken the sleeping Tyneside beast and get Newcastle back to the top flight and immediately announced himself to his adoring new fanbase, scoring the winning goal on his debut against Queens Park Rangers at St James’. — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Next, Lily and Ryle (Justin Baldoni) enjoy a romantic date night of karaoke, exchanging adoring looks and dancing before cutting to Lily looking up at her old flame, Atlas. — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for adoring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adoring
  1. loving
  2. affectionate
  3. worshipping
  4. venerating
  5. enjoying
  6. worshipful
  7. liking
  8. revering
Adjective
  • Pisces February 19 – March 20 A loving boundary can make partnership feel more secure.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The film will follow Julián, a loving father and travel journalist.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of loving
Adjective
  • The affectionate couple was spotted holding hands and at one point sharing a steamy kiss on their outing.
    — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Spelling has also been openly affectionate about her decades-long bond with Green.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of affectionate
Verb
  • That was more than 25 years ago now, but the town retains the same residential, wave-worshipping vibes.
    — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Set in a Manhattan luxury building whose Satan-worshipping tenants engage in ritualistic killings, the movie starred Zazie Beetz.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of worshipping
Verb
  • Jellicle Ball joins that lineage, inviting its audience to experience the joys of the Black and Latino ball scene while venerating its bittersweet roots.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Exquisite dribblers such as Olise need protecting and venerating.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Definition of venerating
Verb
  • The lodge is usually buzzing with guests playing card games, enjoying daily happy hour, or sitting by the roaring fireplace.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Celebrations began early for Berry, who has been enjoying vacation at the ultra-exclusive and luxury Kokomo private island resort in Fiji with her fiancé Van Hunt.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of enjoying
Adjective
  • After a while, though, all the professions of sincerity and thanks, the constant invocations of the one true POTUS, and the worshipful exhibits upstairs give the whole place a cultish, nostalgic gleam.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 June 2026
  • 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, 25 May 2026
Definition of worshipful
Verb
  • So far, fans seem to be liking it well enough, but there are just not all that many reviews in yet.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • His heartwarming appearance at the Chazaq event comes as antisemitic hate crimes surge across New York City and NBA rivals Kyrie Irving and Victor Wembanyama face backlash for liking Mayor Zohran Mamdani's anti-Israel posts.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of liking
Verb
  • Our history is complex but acknowledging its complexity shouldn't be considered inconsistent with loving our country and revering its founders.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 11 June 2026
  • What these men accomplished is worth remembering and revering even as their number dwindles.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
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