Eidolons — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ī-ˈdō-lən/ ei·do·lon

Meaning & Definition of Eidolons

Eidolons (noun)

  1. an unsubstantial image, phantom
  2. ideal

Eidolons (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation

    "an industrialist who remains an eidolon of the visionary and ambitious self-made man"

    similar: beau ideals, classics, exemplars, ideals, ideas, models, nonesuches, nonpareils, paragons, patron saints
    related: role models, embodiments, epitomes, incarnations, manifestations, personifications, phantoms, pinks, archetypes, examples, mirrors, paradigms, patterns, guidelines, principles, rules, gauges, standards, touchstones, essences, quintessences, acmes, apexes, apotheoses, culminations, peaks, pinnacles, summits, zeniths

Related Entry: Eidolon (noun)

Eidolon is a different word from Eidolons. The synonyms below are for eidolon, not for eidolons.

  1. someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation

    "an industrialist who remains an eidolon of the visionary and ambitious self-made man"

    similar: beau ideal, classic, exemplar, idea, ideal, model, nonesuch, nonpareil, paragon, patron saint
    related: role model, embodiment, epitome, incarnation, manifestation, personification, phantom, pink, archetype, example, mirror, paradigm, pattern, guideline, principle, rule, gauge, standard, touchstone, essence, quintessence, acme, apex, apotheosis, culmination, peak, pinnacle, summit, zenith

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Eidolons

The most common words with a similar meaning to Eidolons:

beau ideals, classics, exemplars, ideals, ideas, models, nonesuches, nonpareils, paragons, patron saints

Related Words for Eidolons

role models, embodiments, epitomes, incarnations, manifestations, personifications, phantoms, pinks, archetypes, examples, mirrors, paradigms, patterns, guidelines, principles, rules, gauges, standards, touchstones, essences, quintessences, acmes, apexes, apotheoses, culminations, peaks, pinnacles, summits, zeniths

Word Forms of Eidolons

Inflections: eidola

Origin & Etymology of Eidolons

Greek eidōlon idol

First known use: 1763

Frequently Asked Questions about Eidolons

What does "Eidolons" mean?

"Eidolons" means an unsubstantial image, phantom. As a noun, it is defined as: an unsubstantial image, phantom.

What is another word for "Eidolons"?

Other words for "Eidolons" include beau ideals, classics, exemplars, ideals, ideas, models, nonesuches and nonpareils. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Eidolons" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Eidolons"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Eidolons". Common alternatives include beau ideals, classics, exemplars, ideals, ideas, models, nonesuches, nonpareils, paragons and patron saints.

How do you use "Eidolons" in a sentence?

Examples of "Eidolons" in a sentence: "an industrialist who remains an eidolon of the visionary and ambitious self-made man".

Is "Eidolons" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Eidolons" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Eidolons"?

"Eidolons" is pronounced /ī-ˈdō-lən/ and divided into syllables as ei·do·lon.

What is the origin of the word "Eidolons"?

"Eidolons" comes from Greek eidōlon idol. First known use: 1763.

What is another word for "Eidolons" meaning "someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation"?

When "Eidolons" (noun) means someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation, synonyms include beau ideals, classics, exemplars, ideals, ideas and models.