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idolized

idolized

4.9
A person who many people admire and love very much, often too much
  • adjective
  • /ˈaɪdəˌlaɪzd/
  • US
translation icon : idolatrado
  • Many celebrities are idolized by their fans, often leading to unrealistic expectations.

And you've done such an amazing job carrying the torch for someone who is so beloved, idolized.

Examples

  • In fact, when we first see him, he is idolized by everyone around him.

  • I mean, like when he's like dealing with someone that's like idolized by so many, not even just like people, but like young girls too, like Addison, right?

  • As a brilliant scientist, she was idolized by students who dreamed of following in her footsteps.

  • Historically, some leaders have been idolized for their contributions, despite their flaws.

Synonyms

revered
vsidolized
6 5.6

Deeply respected and admired for age, wisdom, or good character

is intense love or excessive admiration rather than measured respect
glorified
vsidolized
1 6.7

People treat it as more important or special than it really is

is admiration that is excessively emotional rather than just exaggerated status
worshipped
vsidolized
  • UK
5.2

Feeling very great love and respect for someone, as if they were a god

is excessive admiration without religious or divine implication
adored
vsidolized
2.6

Loved very much by one person or by many people

is similar but stresses excessive reverence rather than simple affection

Antonyms

15 4.7

Not valued or thanked for what you do

1.6

People do not pay attention to a person or thing

How Admired

idolized
  • US
4.9
adored
2.6
respected
8 2.3
admired
1.8
liked
1.0

Surface Forms

idolized positive
idolizer comparative
idolizers superlative

Morphology

idolized = idolize (transparent) = idol + ize + ed

Formed by adding the regular past participle suffix '-ed' to the clearly derived verb 'idolize'.

Etymology

The word idolized comes from idol, which goes back to an old Greek word eidolon meaning 'image' or 'picture' of a god. So to be idolized is to be admired like a god, which is why it means being loved or admired very much, often too much.