adorational

adjective

ad·​o·​ra·​tion·​al ˌa-də-ˈrā-shnəl 

-shə-nᵊl

: marked by, motivated by, or showing adoration

Both are insulated by the sycophantic staff syndrome, the adorational press they largely enjoy … the whole bit.

—David Nyhan, Boston Globe, 29 Nov. 1990

Word History

Etymology

adoration + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

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