Idolized: meaning, definitions and examples
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idolized
[ ˈaɪdəlˌaɪzd ]
admiration, worship
To idolize someone means to admire them excessively or to regard them as a perfect example of a particular quality. This term often applies to celebrities, athletes, or historical figures who are seen as role models. Idolizing can involve placing someone on a pedestal and viewing them as infallible, which may lead to unrealistic expectations. It is important to note that idolization can sometimes blur the line between admiration and obsession.
Synonyms
adore, hero-worship, revere, venerate, worship.
Examples of usage
- Many teenagers idolize pop stars and their lifestyles.
- He idolized his father, believing he could do no wrong.
- After the movie's release, the actor was idolized by fans around the world.
- It’s common for children to idolize their favorite superheroes.
Translations
Translations of the word "idolized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 idolatrado
🇮🇳 पूजनीय
🇩🇪 verherrlicht
🇮🇩 diidolakan
🇺🇦 ідолізований
🇵🇱 idolizowany
🇯🇵 偶像視された
🇫🇷 idéalisé
🇪🇸 idolatrado
🇹🇷 putlaştırılmış
🇰🇷 우상화된
🇸🇦 مُعَبَّد
🇨🇿 idilizovaný
🇸🇰 idolizovaný
🇨🇳 偶像化的
🇸🇮 idoliziran
🇮🇸 guðguðað
🇰🇿 идолға айналдырылған
🇬🇪 იდოლიზებული
🇦🇿 idarlaşdırılmış
🇲🇽 idolatrado
Etymology
The term 'idolize' originates from the word 'idol', which comes from the Latin 'idolum', meaning 'an image' or 'a statue', itself derived from the Greek 'eidolon', meaning 'image' or 'form'. It initially referred to physical representations of gods or divine beings in ancient cultures. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass the adoration or excessive admiration for a person, often distancing the concept from its religious connotations. In the 19th century, 'idolize' began to take on its modern sense, as cultural figures, artists, and celebrities emerged as public icons. As societies transitioned into the modern age, the phenomenon of idolization became prominent, particularly with the rise of mass media and celebrity culture, allowing people to idolize figures they may never meet in person.