adoring

UK: əˈdɔːrɪŋ | US: əˈdɔːrɪŋ

Definition

  1. adj. showing great love or admiration

  2. v. present participle of "adore" (to love deeply or worship)

Structure
adore <to love deeply>ing <present participle suffix>
Etymology

The word "adore" comes from the Latin adorare, meaning "to worship" or "to reverence," combining ad- (toward) + orare (to pray). Over time, its meaning softened from religious devotion to deep affection. The suffix -ing turns the verb into an adjective, describing someone who is actively expressing love or admiration.

Examples

  1. She gave him an adoring look as he played the piano.

  2. The fans waited outside, adoring their favorite singer.

  3. His adoring grandmother saved every letter he wrote.

  4. The puppy gazed at its owner with adoring eyes.

  5. They exchanged adoring smiles during the wedding ceremony.