idolized
Adjective 1. Regarded with extreme admiration, devotion, or love, often to an excessive degree: The word describes someone or something that is loved, admired, or worshipped intensely, as if they were an idol or a perfect being.
The adjective "idolized" is used to describe a person (or sometimes a thing) who is the object of uncritical, profound admiration. It often implies the feeling is held by a group or individual and that the adored person is seen as perfect or god-like. * It typically comes before a noun (e.g., an idolized leader) or after a linking verb like "was" or "is" (e.g., She was idolized by her fans). * It carries a stronger, more intense, and sometimes more unrealistic connotation than simpler words like "loved" or "admired."
- The pop star could not go anywhere without being mobbed by adoring fans.
- For many years, he was the captain of the team, a figure of unwavering respect.
- She had an image of her grandfather, remembering only his kindness and none of his flaws.
- "to be idolized as...": This structure specifies the role or capacity in which someone is worshipped.
- The revolutionary leader was idolized as a liberator and a saint.
- The state or feeling of regarding someone this way is idolization (noun).
- The public's idolization of the celebrity bordered on obsession.
- Idolize (verb): To admire, love, or revere someone or something to an excessive degree.
- A generation of teenagers idolized the singer.
- Idol (noun): A person or thing that is greatly admired, loved, or revered.
- He was her childhood idol.
- Idolatry (noun): Extreme admiration, love, or reverence for something or someone. This is the strongest related term, often with religious connotations.
- The idolatry of fame is common in modern culture.
- Adored: Loved deeply and devotedly.
- Revered: Regarded with deep respect and admiration.
- Worshipped: Regarded with adoration and devotion, as to a deity.
- Glorified: Represented as being more splendid or excellent than is the case.
- Put on a pedestal: (Idiomatic) To admire or love someone so much that you treat them as perfect.
- Despised: Felt contempt or deep dislike for.
- Scorned: Treated with contempt or disdain.
- Disrespected: Treated with a lack of respect.
- Vilified: Spoken or written about in an abusively disparaging manner.
- To put/place someone on a pedestal: To admire someone so much that you think they are perfect. This is a close conceptual synonym for idolizing someone.
- By idolizing her teacher, she had placed him on a pedestal and was blind to his mistakes.
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regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
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adored grandchildren
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an idolized wife
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