adore

Adore is primarily a verb meaning to regard with deep love or admiration. It is also used in religious contexts to refer to worship or veneration of a deity. The word derives from the Latin adorare, formed from ad- meaning “toward” and orare meaning “to speak” or “to praise.”

In music, Adore is the title of The Smashing Pumpkins’ 1998 studio album. It is the band’s third album and is noted for moving away from their earlier guitar-driven sound toward darker, more electronic and atmospheric textures.

In film, Adore is a 2013 drama directed by Anne Fontaine, starring Naomi Watts and Robin Wright. The film centers on two aging friends who begin intimate relationships with each other’s adult sons, exploring themes of aging, desire, and social boundaries.

Adore has been used as a title for multiple works across media, reflecting its evocative sense of reverence and intense emotion.