idolising
Putting on pedestal
Idolising is the British spelling of idolizing—regarding someone or something with excessive admiration or devotion.
To idolise is to treat as an idol, worthy of worship: She spent her teenage years idolising pop stars.
The word often carries a hint of warning—that the admiration may be uncritical or misplaced.
Uncritical excessive admiration
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- legendUnverified traditional tale
- role modelPerson others emulate
- emulationCopying to rival
imitation · copycat · aspiration · inspiration · influence · mentor · look up to · glorifying
Love intensely
- cherishValue with deep affection
- admireRegard with approval
- adulationExtravagant, servile praise
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
affection · infatuation · crush · reverence · yearning · longing · ardor · attachment
Obsessive male enthusiast
- fangirlObsessive female enthusiast
- groupieObsessive celebrity follower
- stanObsessive celebrity follower
- superfanExtremely devoted follower
diehard · devotee · follower · admirer · supporter · enthusiast · fangirling · obsessive
Profound admiring respect
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- admirationDeep respect felt
- respectRegard with honor
- homageExpression of deep respect
deference · honour · awe · glorification · exaltation · laudation · acclaim · tribute
hero-worship
Uncritical excessive admiration
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- legendUnverified traditional tale
- role modelPerson others emulate
emulation · imitation · copycat · aspiration · inspiration · influence · mentor · look up to · glorifying · mimicry
adore
Love intensely
devotion · affection · infatuation · crush · reverence · yearning · longing · ardor · attachment · fascination
fanboy
Obsessive male enthusiast
- fangirlObsessive female enthusiast
- groupieObsessive celebrity follower
- stanObsessive celebrity follower
superfan · diehard · devotee · follower · admirer · supporter · enthusiast · fangirling · obsessive · collector
veneration
Profound admiring respect
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- admirationDeep respect felt
- respectRegard with honor
homage · deference · honour · awe · glorification · exaltation · laudation · acclaim · tribute · commendation
worship
Religious reverence and praise
pilgrimage · devotion · prayer · offerings · saint · divinity · piety · sacred · ritualistic · iconography
idolisingcriticising
Expressing disapproval or flaws
condemning · denouncing · disparaging · denigrating · vilifying
idolisingdemonising
Portraying as evil
vilifying · dehumanising · belittling · diminishing · degrading
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