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adoration Synonyms

Another word for adoration

Choosing another word for adoration depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Deep love, devotion, and respect felt toward someone or something.

Usage Example

"The golden retriever looked up at its owner with pure devotion."

Strongest
devotion
adulation
Strong
love
admiration
affection
reverence
idolization
esteem

• noun (Context 2)

Religious worship and profound reverence paid to a divine being.

Usage Example

"The congregation bowed their heads in silent worship during the evening service."

Strongest
worship
veneration
reverence
Strong
exaltation
glorification
homage

Opposites of adoration

The opposite of adoration shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

hatred
detestation
abhorrence
blasphemy
loathing
contempt
sacrilege
desecration
See all opposites of adoration

• Nearby Words

adorable
adorableness
adorably
adoration
adorbs
adore
adorer

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Adoration. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/adoration
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