adorer

Everyday

1. Someone who loves or admires someone or something very much. tree →
2. (church, old use) Someone who worships. tree →

In the lessons

Rare in everyday speech; found in stories, poems and old books. People more often say «fan» or «admirer».

Examples

• The singer waved to her adorers. tree →
• He was a great adorer of cats. tree →
• The prince had many adorers at court. tree →
• She is a true adorer of chocolate cake. tree →
• In the old hymn, the adorers knelt in prayer. tree →
• The puppy had a crowd of adorers at the park. tree →

Note

From «adore». Formal or old-fashioned; «fan» is the everyday word. Plural: adorers.