VIP
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Definition
Noun: 1. A Very Important Person; an individual who holds significant status, influence, or prominence, often treated with special privileges. This term refers to someone considered important due to their social rank, wealth, celebrity, or authority. It can sometimes imply an overbearing attitude associated with such status.
Usage and Examples
- As a subject:
- The VIP arrived in a black limousine.
- Several VIPs from the tech industry attended the conference.
- As an object:
- The hotel has a special entrance for VIPs.
- Security escorted the VIP through the crowd.
- As a modifier (attributive noun):
- We have a VIP lounge for our special guests.
- He was given VIP treatment throughout his stay.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- The term can be used sincerely to denote respect for someone's official position or achievements.
- It can also be used ironically or critically to describe someone who acts with an unjustified sense of entitlement or self-importance.
- He started acting like a VIP after his promotion, demanding special favors.
Variants and Related Words
- VIP Area/Lounge/Pass: Common compound nouns designating exclusive spaces or access credentials for important persons.
- Dignitary: A more formal synonym, often used for people holding high official rank.
- Luminary: Refers to a person who inspires or influences others, particularly in a specific field.
Synonyms
- Dignitary
- Notable
- Luminary
- Personage
- Bigwig (informal)
Antonyms
- Nobody
- Nonentity
- Ordinary person
Idioms and Common Phrases
- VIP treatment: Receiving special, preferential service or attention.
- As a frequent flyer, she often gets VIP treatment at the airport.
- To be treated like a VIP: To be accorded special care and privileges.
- The resort staff made sure we were treated like VIPs.
Noun
- an important or influential (and often overbearing) person