Word Study
adoring
CIDE DICTIONARY
adoring, adj.
- feeling or showing profound respect or veneration. Opposite of
irreverent . [WordNet 1.5] - feeling or showing a deep love and devotion to. [WordNet 1.5]
THESAURUS
adoring
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