heypolyglot
Italian

adoratore

/ado.raˈto.re/noun · masculineC2
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Meaning

worshipper, admirer

  • a person who worships a deity or idol
  • an ardent admirer or enthusiast of someone or something

In a sentence

L'antico tempio accoglieva migliaia di adoratori ogni primavera.

The ancient temple welcomed thousands of worshippers every spring.

È un fervente adoratore della pittura rinascimentale.

He is an ardent admirer of Renaissance painting.

Quella cantante ha schiere di adoratori in tutto il mondo.

That singer has legions of admirers all over the world.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
adoratoremasculine · singular
adoratorimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • The feminine form is 'adoratrice'.
  • Often followed by the preposition 'di' to indicate who or what is worshipped.

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