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adoringly

adoringly

3 3.4
In a loving way that shows deep care and admiration
  • adverb
  • /əˈdɔrɪŋli/
translation icon : con adoración
  • The other figures in the painting face her adoringly.
  • gazed adoringly
  • looked adoringly
  • stared adoringly

Examples

  • Lillian looks at Hank adoringly.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • I sighed with pleasure and gazed adoringly at Bill.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • As always, Helene was looking at him adoringly.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • Their large, shining eyes stared up at him adoringly.

    Fiction book (1992)

  • Ray looks adoringly at Julie as the beatific light catches her face.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • "You're my hero!" She blinked her eyes at him adoringly.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • Lila and Nathan look on adoringly from the wings.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • Lenora's breath caught in her throat as her gaze landed adoringly on him.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • Victoria lay on her side and gazed adoringly at the blanket-wrapped infant nestled in the crook of her arm.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • His mother looked at him adoringly as she held him in her arms.

Synonyms

dearly
vsadoringly
78 2.1

With deep love and strong feeling

adds the idea of respectful admiration as well as fondness
lovingly
vsadoringly
41 1.0

In a kind and caring way that shows strong feeling for someone

also implies strong respect or admiration alongside love
fondly
vsadoringly
41 1.5

In a warm way that shows liking or love

can carry stronger love or respectful admiration as well
sweetly
vsadoringly
37 1.0

In a kind, gentle, pleasant way

focuses more on deep love or admiration rather than pleasantness
affectionately
vsadoringly
30 2.6

Act in a loving, gentle way that shows you care

signals deeper love or respectful admiration rather than mild fondness
ardently
vsadoringly
7 4.9

In a way that shows strong feeling and great enthusiasm

is centered on deep love or calm admiration rather than only intensity
admiringly
vsadoringly
4 3.6

In a way that shows respect and liking for someone or something

includes warm love as well as respectful admiration
devotedly
vsadoringly
1 3.6

In a way that shows strong love, loyalty, and care

emphasizes deep love or admiration beyond mere loyalty
cherishingly
vsadoringly
7.5

In a way that shows deep love and care

is broader, adding respectful admiration to deep love
dotingly
vsadoringly
7.2

With very strong love and care

means deep love or admiration without being excessive

Antonyms

disdainfully
3 7.3

With a look or voice that shows strong dislike and no respect

How Affectionate

devotedly
1 3.6
adoringly
3 3.4
fondly
41 1.5
warmly
39 1.0

Surface Forms

adoringly positive

Morphology

adoringly = adoring (transparent) = adore + ing + ly

Formed by adding -ly to the adjective 'adoring' (itself from 'adore' + -ing); the adverbial meaning is directly predictable from the base.

Etymology

Adoringly comes from the word adore, which is built from old Latin parts ad- 'to' and orare 'pray' and originally meant 'to worship'. So, to act adoringly is to show deep love or warm admiration.