Meaning of adoring in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈdɔrɪŋ/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    adoring

    Definitions

    1. showing adoration

    Synonyms

  2. 2. extravagantly or foolishly loving and indulgent

    Examples

    • « adoring grandparents »
    • « deceiving her preoccupied and doting husband with a young captain »
    • « hopelessly spoiled by a fond mother »

    Synonyms

Famous quotes

  • « At my age the only problem is with remembering names. When I call everyone darling, it has damn all to do with passionately adoring them, but I know I'm safe calling them that. Although, of course, I adore them too. »
    Richard Attenborough

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