adoringly

Thân thiện

He looked at his wife adoringly across the dinner table.

Definition

Adverb: * In an adoring manner; with great love, admiration, or devotion. It describes an action (especially looking, speaking, or behaving) that shows deep affection and worshipful admiration.

Usage

The adverb "adoringly" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It most commonly describes how someone looks at, speaks to, or treats someone they deeply love or admire. * It typically follows the verb it modifies (e.g., "looked adoringly"). * It can be placed at the beginning or end of a clause for emphasis.

Examples

• The young couple gazed adoringly into each other's eyes.
• She spoke adoringly of her mentor, praising his wisdom and kindness.
• The dog followed its owner adoringly, waiting for a sign of attention.
• Adoringly, the fans watched their favorite singer perform the final song.

Advanced Usage

• "to dote on someone adoringly": To show excessive fondness or love for someone in a devoted manner.
  • The grandparents doted adoringly on their new grandchild.

Variants and Related Words

• Adore (verb): To love and respect someone deeply; to worship.
• Adoring (adjective): Showing or characterized by deep love and respect.
  • An adoring glance.
• Adoration (noun): Deep love and respect; worship.

Synonyms

• Devotedly
• Lovingly
• Affectionately
• Worshipfully
• Dotingly

Antonyms

• Contemptuously
• Disdainfully
• Scornfully

Học thuật

Adverb

1. with adoration
   • he looked at his wife adoringly