Showing deep love, admiration, and devotion; expressing affection with reverence and tenderness. It suggests loving someone or something with complete acceptance and appreciation.
From Latin 'adorare' meaning 'to pray to' or 'worship,' from 'ad-' (to) + 'orare' (to pray or speak). Originally religious, the word softened to describe intense loving admiration in secular contexts.
Adoring love activates the brain's attachment system differently than passionate love—it's less about desire and more about caregiving and protection. This emotion is crucial for long-term relationships and parenting because it creates the secure emotional base from which healthy relationships grow.
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