The difference between Admiration and Adoration
When used as nouns, admiration means a positive emotion including wonder and approbation, whereas adoration means an act of religious worship.
check bellow for the other definitions of Admiration and Adoration
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Admiration as a noun:
A positive emotion including wonder and approbation; the regarding of another as being wonderful
Examples:
"'admiration of a war hero"
"They looked at the landscape in admiration."
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Admiration as a noun (obsolete):
Wondering or questioning (without any particular positive or negative attitude to the subject).
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Admiration as a noun (obsolete):
Cause of admiration; something to excite wonder, or pleased surprise.
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Adoration as a noun (countable):
An act of religious worship.
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Adoration as a noun (uncountable):
Admiration or esteem.
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Adoration as a noun (uncountable):
The act of adoring; loving devotion or fascination.