adored
- adjective
- /əˈdɔrd/
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adorado
- The puppy was adored by the children for its playful and loving nature.
And I have to say, I have been using these nonstop like they have been my most reached for most loved, most adored glosses.
- And I have to say, I have been using these nonstop like they have been my most reached for most loved, most adored glosses.
Examples
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One thing that Sachin is adored for in the history of cricket, sledging hasn't bothered him.
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And aside from that, the public adored her from the start of her reign to the end of her reign.
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But what would I tell my absolute best, most adored friend?
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We're being totally fussed over and adored right now.
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The only person that I can think of that was both wealthy and unanimously liked and adored was Dave Chappelle.
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Everyone adored the generous teacher who always helped her students.
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Many fans adored the singer for her heartfelt performances and warm personality.
Synonyms
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2.1
Very much loved, often for a long time
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1.8
Loved very much by someone
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3.4
Very much loved and kept, like a special photo or memory
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4.1
A thing people keep because they love it and it brings memories
Feeling very great love and respect for someone, as if they were a god
A person who many people admire and love very much, often too much
A person or thing that someone cares about very much
Antonyms
How Loved
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Adored comes from the Latin parts ad- ('to') and orare ('to pray' or 'speak to God'), so it originally meant to turn toward someone in worship. That's why adored today means deeply loved or treasured, almost like being 'worshipped'.