adj. 1. 1 feeling or showing profound respect or veneration. Opposite of irreverent. Syn. -- worshipful, reverent [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. 1 feeling or showing a deep love and devotion to. her adoring parents Syn. -- doting, fond, lovesome [ WordNet 1.5 ]
adv. With adoration. [ 1913 Webster ]