lionize

/'laiənaiz/ Cách viết khác : (lionise) /'laiənaiz/
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lionize

The city lionized the returning astronaut with a grand parade.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To treat someone as a celebrity or as very important: To give someone a great deal of public attention and admiration, often treating them like a famous star or hero.
Usage
  • The verb "lionize" is transitive and typically used in the passive voice (e.g., ).
  • It describes the act of a group or society bestowing fame and honor upon a person, often for their achievements.
  • It implies a level of public acclaim that elevates the person to a status comparable to a cultural icon.
Examples
  • Verb:
    • After winning the Nobel Prize, the scientist was lionized by the international community.
    • The young author was lionized by the literary critics for her groundbreaking novel.
    • He was lionized as a national hero upon his return from the expedition.
Advanced Usage
  • "to lionize someone for something": To celebrate someone specifically for a particular achievement.
    • The community lionized her for her decades of charitable work.
  • The process or result of being lionized can be referred to as "lionization" (noun).
    • The sudden lionization of the athlete was overwhelming for him.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lionise (verb): British English spelling variant of "lionize".
  • Lionization (noun): The act of treating someone as a celebrity or object of great importance.
    • The lionization of pop stars is a common phenomenon in modern culture.
Synonyms
  • Celebrate: To honor or praise someone publicly.
  • Glorify: To represent or praise as admirable or excellent.
  • Idolize: To admire, revere, or love greatly or excessively.
  • Fête: To honor or entertain someone lavishly.
Antonyms
  • Ignore: To refuse to take notice of or acknowledge.
  • Vilify: To speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner.
  • Denigrate: To criticize unfairly; to belittle.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "To be put on a pedestal": To be admired or treated as if you are perfect. This idiom is conceptually similar to being lionized, though "lionize" is the specific verb for the act.
    • Many celebrities find that being lionized and put on a pedestal can be isolating.
lionize

The city lionized the returning astronaut with a grand parade.

Verb
  1. assign great social importance to
    • The film director was celebrated all over Hollywood
    • The tenor was lionized in Vienna

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