adoration
Definitions
Deep love and respect.
The act of paying honor to a divine being; worship.
Examples
The young child looked at his mother with pure adoration in his eyes.
She spoke of her late husband with such deep adoration that it brought tears to everyone's eyes.
The fans expressed their adoration for the band by cheering loudly throughout the entire concert.
Synonyms
devotion worship reverence idolatry affection love admiration
Antonyms
hatred loathing abhorrence contempt detestation disdain scorn