Adored
əˈdɔːrɪd
verb (past tense and past participle of adore)Intermediate🔥Very CommonEmotion
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Definitions
1
To regard with deep affection or love, often used in contexts of great admiration or fondness.
əˈdɔːrɪd
verb (past tense and past participle of adore)positiveIntermediate
Emotion
To regard with great love or affection
I was adored by my parents when I was a little boy.
💡 Simply: To love very much
More Examples
2
She adored watching romantic movies in the evening.
How It's Used
Romantic
"She was adored by everyone at the party for her beautiful smile."
Casual Conversation
"The dog was adored by the whole family."
Idioms & expressions
adored by
Very much loved or admired by
"She is adored by her fans."
Derived from the Latin word 'adorare', meaning 'to worship' or 'to adore'. The word entered English in the 13th century.
In historical texts, the word 'adore' was often used in religious contexts, meaning 'to worship', but gradually shifted to describe deep personal affection.
Memory tip
Think of the 'adoring' looks people give each other when they are deeply in love.
Word Origin
LanguageLatin
Original meaning
"Worship"
adored byadored theadored her
Common misspellings
aderedadordadorid
Practice
Usage
75%Spoken
60%Written