adorer
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6.4
- noun
- /əˈdɔːrər/
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adorador
- This adoration chapel is open 24 hours daily to all who know the combination to enter when the church is otherwise unoccupied, but adorers are not signed up for all times of day and night.
Examples
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Do not think that I would mislead you about the talent of Monet, which is, in my view, very serious, very pure... it is an art very studied, based on observation, and of a sentiment wholly new; it is poetry by harmony of color. Monet is an adorer of true nature.
Academic text (1998) -
You get an obsessive poem from an unknown adorer who signs himself -- or maybe herself -- yes, perhaps?
Fiction book (1990) -
- Adorer of the adulterous rump!
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So how is it that the gun adorers go on about the founders being all for packing semi-automatics in the 21st century?
Blog text (30) -
It's certainly entertaining watching the Clinton adorers picking this "deal" apart while leaving Clinton out of the narrative, as if she is not involved in this epic sell-out to the Israelis.
Blog text (7) -
As a devoted adorer of classic literature, she fills her shelves with works by her favorite authors.
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He is an adorer of fine art, spending hours in galleries admiring every piece.
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The adorer wrote her a heartfelt letter, confessing his deep admiration and love.
Synonyms
428
2.5
A person who likes something very much, especially books or music
353
1.6
A person who likes and supports someone or something
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2.3
A person who likes and respects someone, often in a romantic way
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6.0
A person who strongly likes and follows someone or something
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Etymology
The word adorer comes from the verb adore, built from Latin parts ad- meaning 'to' and orare meaning 'to pray'. So an adorer is someone who feels deep love or admiration, almost like worship, which is why the word often means a devoted fan or romantic admirer.