idolised
Put on pedestal
Idolised is the British spelling of idolized, the past tense of idolize—to regard someone or something with excessive admiration or devotion.
To idolise is to treat as an idol, whether a celebrity, parent, or romantic partner: She idolised her older sister.
The word often implies the admiration is uncritical or undeserved.
Regarded with approval
- reveredDeeply respected, admired
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
- respectedHeld in high regard
- honoredGiven recognition or respect
celebrated · praised · cherished · lauded · acclaimed · treasured · beloved · adored
Profound loving regard
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- venerationProfound admiring respect
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- worshipReligious reverence and praise
adulation · glorification · exaltation · deification · apotheosis · canonization · beatification · sanctification
Pictorial screen symbol
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
- starLuminous astronomical object
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
- heroOne admired for courage
legend · luminary · megastar · heartthrob · pin-up · poster · fandom · fans
Persistent, intrusive preoccupation
- zealotryExcessive devotion to beliefs
- fervorIntense emotional intensity
- maniaIntense, consuming obsession
- infatuationShort-lived intense attraction
fixation · fanaticism · cultish · uncritical · unquestioning · sycophancy · hero-worship · messianic
admired
Regarded with approval
honored · celebrated · praised · cherished · lauded · acclaimed · treasured · beloved · adored · feted
adoration
Profound loving regard
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- venerationProfound admiring respect
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
worship · adulation · glorification · exaltation · deification · apotheosis · canonization · beatification · sanctification · enshrinement
icon
Pictorial screen symbol
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
- starLuminous astronomical object
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
hero · legend · luminary · megastar · heartthrob · pin-up · poster · fandom · fans · groupie
obsession
Persistent, intrusive preoccupation
- zealotryExcessive devotion to beliefs
- fervorIntense emotional intensity
- maniaIntense, consuming obsession
infatuation · fixation · fanaticism · cultish · uncritical · unquestioning · sycophancy · hero-worship · messianic · charismatic
paragon
Flawless model to emulate
standard · inspiration · mentor · guide · guru · influence · aspiration · emulate · model · idealized