idolisation
Definition
Noun: 1. The act of worshiping blindly and to excess: Refers to the practice of showing extreme, uncritical devotion or reverence, often to a person or thing. 2. The act of admiring strongly: Refers to the action of regarding someone or something with intense admiration, affection, or esteem.
Usage and Examples
Referring to excessive, blind worship:
- The cult leader demanded complete idolisation from his followers.
- The historian warned against the idolisation of political figures, which can prevent objective analysis.
Referring to intense admiration:
- The idolisation of the lead singer by her fans was evident at the concert.
- His idolisation of his grandfather influenced his career choice.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- Cultural/Religious Context: Often carries a negative connotation when implying worship that is improper, misplaced, or uncritical, especially in contrast to religious doctrine.
- The sermon condemned the idolisation of material wealth.
- Fandom and Celebrity: Commonly used to describe the extreme admiration fans have for celebrities, athletes, or artists.
- Social media has amplified the idolisation of internet personalities.
Variants and Related Words
- Idolise (verb, chiefly British English): To admire, revere, or love greatly or excessively.
- He idolises his older brother.
- Idolization (noun, chiefly American English): Alternative spelling of 'idolisation'.
- Idol (noun): A person or thing that is greatly admired, loved, or revered.
- She was his childhood idol.
Synonyms
- Adoration: Deep love and respect.
- Hero-worship: Excessive admiration for someone.
- Deification: Treating someone like a god.
- Veneration: Great respect or awe.
Antonyms
- Disdain: The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect.
- Contempt: The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.
- Disparagement: The act of speaking about someone or something in a way that shows strong disapproval.
Related Phrases and Concepts
- Cult of personality: A situation where a public figure (like a political leader) is presented as an ideal, heroic, or god-like figure through propaganda and media control, requiring idolisation.
- Put someone on a pedestal: (Idiom) To admire someone so much that you treat or regard them as perfect.
- By idolising her, he had put her on a pedestal from which she was bound to fall.
Noun
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the act of worshiping blindly and to excess
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the act of admiring strongly
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