1. deeply loved or greatly admired

1. past tense and past participle of adore; loved deeply or worshipped

Examples

• She adored her grandmother and visited her every week.
• The children adored their new puppy from the moment they saw it.
• He was an adored teacher who inspired countless students.
• The adored celebrity waved to her fans from the balcony.
• They adored spending quiet evenings reading together.
• The adored family pet lived to be fifteen years old.
• She adored the smell of fresh flowers in spring.