lionises
Celebrates as great
Lionises is the British spelling of lionizes, meaning to treat someone as a celebrity or object of great interest.
To lionise someone is to lavish them with attention and admiration: The press lionised the young actress after her debut.
The word suggests elevation beyond ordinary regard—making someone the lion of the social scene.
Regards with excessive devotion
- worshipsShows religious devotion toward
- reveresEsteems profoundly
- veneratesRegards with profound respect
- adoresFeels intense affection for
esteems · respects · cherishes · values · appreciates · admires · looks up to · deifies
Praises enthusiastically
- laudsExpresses high admiration
- glorifiesCelebrates with great praise
- exaltsPraises with reverence
- acclaimsPraises enthusiastically
applauds · eulogizes · commends · salutes · honors · celebrates · tributes · venerates
Public recognition, widespread
- stardomCelebrity status achieved
- iconPictorial screen symbol
- idolObject of worship
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
luminary · notable · personality · influencer · red carpet · publicity · paparazzi · spotlight
idolizes
Regards with excessive devotion
- worshipsShows religious devotion toward
- reveresEsteems profoundly
- veneratesRegards with profound respect
adores · esteems · respects · cherishes · values · appreciates · admires · looks up to · deifies · exalts
extols
Praises enthusiastically
acclaims · applauds · eulogizes · commends · salutes · honors · celebrates · tributes · venerates · compliments
fame
Public recognition, widespread
superstar · luminary · notable · personality · influencer · red carpet · publicity · paparazzi · spotlight · media darling
lionisesvilifies
Harshly criticizes reputation
demonises · condemns · disparages · denigrates · excoriates