worshipped
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god): Describes a person or thing that is the object of intense adoration, devotion, or veneration, often to an extreme or reverential degree.
Usage
- The adjective "worshipped" describes the state of being the recipient of worship-like adoration. It is typically used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like "was" or "felt").
- It often implies that the admiration is so profound it resembles religious devotion.
Examples
- The worshipped leader addressed the crowd of devoted followers.
- She felt worshipped by her fans, who treated her like a deity.
- His worshipped status made it difficult for him to have normal relationships.
Advanced Usage
- As an adjectival participle: "Worshipped" can function as a participial adjective derived from the past participle of the verb "worship." This emphasizes the state resulting from the action.
- The idol, worshipped for centuries, was housed in the ancient temple.
Variants and Related Words
- Worship (verb): To show reverence and adoration for a deity; to feel great love or admiration for someone or something.
- They worship in the temple every week.
- Worship (noun): The feeling or expression of reverence and adoration.
- The act of worship is central to their faith.
- Worshipper (noun): A person who worships; an admirer.
- The worshippers knelt in prayer.
Synonyms
- Adored, idolized, revered, venerated, adulated, lionized.
Antonyms
- Despised, scorned, loathed, disdained, hated.
Adjective
- regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
- adored grandchildren
- an idolized wife