# adoringly

**Pronunciation:** /əˈdɔːrɪŋli/ · uh-DOR-ing-lee

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that shows deep love, admiration, or worship.

## Examples

- He gazed at her adoringly, completely captivated by her beauty.
- The crowd cheered adoringly as the band took the stage.
- She looked at her new puppy adoringly, already planning its name.

## Synonyms

- fondly — With affection and tenderness.
- devotedly — With great love and loyalty.
- worshipfully — With extreme admiration and reverence, like worshipping a god.

## Antonyms

- indifferently — Without interest or concern.
- contemptuously — With a feeling of strong dislike and lack of respect.

## Collocations

- look adoringly — She looked at the sunset adoringly.
- gaze adoringly — He gazed at his newborn child adoringly.
- smile adoringly — The fans smiled adoringly at their favorite singer.

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