Idolizing — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈī-də-ˌlīz/ idol·ize

Meaning & Definition of Idolizing

Idolizing (verb)

  1. to worship as a god; broadly, to love or admire to excess
  2. to practice idolatry

Idolizing (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. reflecting great admiration or devotion

    "gave his fiancée an idolizing glance"

    similar: adoring, adulatory, deifying, worshipful, worshipping
    related: glorifying, reverent, reverential, venerating, hagiographic, affectionate, fond, loving, appreciative, deferential, respectful, approving
    near: condemning, contemptuous, disapproving, hateful, loathing, scornful

Idolizing (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to love or admire too much

    "she blindly idolized her older sister, refusing to acknowledge any of her faults"

    similar: adoring, adulating, canonizing, deifying, doting (on), hero-worshipping, worshipping
    related: appreciating, cherishing, esteeming, prizing, treasuring, valuing, fancying, favoring, liking, preferring, regarding, hallowing, respecting, revering, venerating, approving, endorsing, supporting
    near: abhorring, abominating, despising, detesting, disdaining, disliking, hating, loathing, belittling, deprecating, disparaging, misprizing, putting down

Related Entry: Idolize (verb)

Idolize is a different word from Idolizing. The synonyms below are for idolize, not for idolizing.

  1. to love or admire too much

    "she blindly idolized her older sister, refusing to acknowledge any of her faults"

    similar: adore, adulate, canonize, deify, dote (on), hero-worship, worship
    related: appreciate, cherish, esteem, prize, treasure, value, fancy, favor, like, prefer, regard, hallow, respect, revere, venerate, approve, endorse, support
    near: abhor, abominate, despise, detest, disdain, dislike, hate, loathe, belittle, deprecate, disparage, misprize, put down

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Idolizing

The most common words with a similar meaning to Idolizing:

adoring, adulatory, deifying, worshipful, worshipping, adulating, canonizing, doting (on), hero-worshipping

Related Words for Idolizing

glorifying, reverent, reverential, venerating, hagiographic, affectionate, fond, loving, appreciative, deferential, respectful, approving, appreciating, cherishing, esteeming, prizing, treasuring, valuing, fancying, favoring, liking, preferring, regarding, hallowing, respecting, revering, endorsing, supporting

Near Antonyms of Idolizing

condemning, contemptuous, disapproving, hateful, loathing, scornful, abhorring, abominating, despising, detesting, disdaining, disliking, hating, belittling, deprecating, disparaging, misprizing, putting down

Word Forms of Idolizing

Inflections: idolized

Derived words: idolization (noun), idolizer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Idolizing

First known use: 1605t

Frequently Asked Questions about Idolizing

What does "Idolizing" mean?

"Idolizing" means to worship as a god; broadly, to love or admire to excess. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to worship as a god; broadly, to love or admire to excess. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Idolizing"?

Other words for "Idolizing" include adoring, adulatory, deifying, worshipful, worshipping, adulating, canonizing and doting (on). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Idolizing" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Idolizing"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Idolizing". Common alternatives include adoring, adulatory, deifying, worshipful, worshipping, adulating, canonizing, doting (on) and hero-worshipping.

How do you use "Idolizing" in a sentence?

Examples of "Idolizing" in a sentence: "gave his fiancée an idolizing glance"; "she blindly idolized her older sister, refusing to acknowledge any of her faults".

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

"Idolizing" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Idolizing"?

"Idolizing" is pronounced /ˈī-də-ˌlīz/ and divided into syllables as idol·ize.

What is the origin of the word "Idolizing"?

First known use: 1605t.

What is another word for "Idolizing" meaning "reflecting great admiration or devotion"?

When "Idolizing" (adjective) means reflecting great admiration or devotion, synonyms include adoring, adulatory, deifying, worshipful and worshipping.