Pedestalled: meaning, definitions and examples
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pedestalled
[ ˈpɛdɪstæl ]
figurative meaning
To 'pedestal' someone means to put them on a pedestal, thereby idealizing them or elevating their status, often to a point where they cannot be approached or questioned. This term often implies a form of idolization that may lead to disappointment when the individual's true nature is revealed.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was pedestalized for her achievements.
- Many fans pedestalize celebrities without knowing their true selves.
- He felt uncomfortable being pedestalized by his followers.
Translations
Translations of the word "pedestalled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 elevado
🇮🇳 पीडस्टल पर रखा हुआ
🇩🇪 auf einem Sockel
🇮🇩 diletakkan di atas panggung
🇺🇦 піднятий на п'єдестал
🇵🇱 umieszczony na piedestale
🇯🇵 台座に置かれた
🇫🇷 sur un piédestal
🇪🇸 colocado en un pedestal
🇹🇷 bir podyumda yer alan
🇰🇷 받침대에 놓인
🇸🇦 موضوع على قاعدة
🇨🇿 umístěný na podstavci
🇸🇰 umiestnený na podstavci
🇨🇳 放置在底座上
🇸🇮 postavljen na podstavek
🇮🇸 sett á palla
🇰🇿 пьедесталда орналасқан
🇬🇪 პიედესტალზე მოთავსებული
🇦🇿 podiumda yerləşdirilmiş
🇲🇽 colocado en un pedestal
Etymology
The term 'pedestal' originates from the Italian word 'pedestallo', which means 'foot of a statue.' It has its roots in Latin 'pedestalium', from 'pes', meaning 'foot.' In the 18th century, the figurative use of pedestal began to emerge, where it was used to describe the act of elevating someone’s status or perception in society, akin to putting a statue on a physical pedestal. Over time, the concept expanded to encompass the idea of idolization in personal relationships, politics, and the media, where public figures, artists, or loved ones are often pedestalized, leading to unrealistic expectations. This usage reflects societal norms of admiration that can lead to the disappointment when those individuals do not meet flawless standards. Thus, the act of 'pedestalling' has become synonymous with both adoration and the potential pitfalls of disregarding human flaws.