lionization
Treating as famous
Lionization is the act of treating someone as a celebrity or object of great admiration.
The word suggests elevation to special status, often with implications of excess or undeserved attention: The lionization of tech founders has created unrealistic expectations.
To lionize someone is to make a lion of them—a figure commanding respect and fascination.
Public recognition, widespread
- stardomCelebrity status achieved
- adulationExtravagant, servile praise
- idolizationExtreme reverent admiration
- fandomEnthusiast community collectively
celebrity · superstardom · spotlight · adoration · worship · fan culture · cult following · red carpet
Enthusiastic public approval
- tributeOffering of respect
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- homageExpression of deep respect
- laudationFormal expression of praise
accolade · recognition · applause · kudos · commendation · celebration · panegyric · eulogy
Uncritical devotion to someone
- pedestalSupport for statuary
- elevationHeight above reference point
- aggrandizementIncrease in power/status
- mythologizingMaking legendary or sacred
canonization · enshrinement · apotheosis · deification · immortalization · hagiography · idealization · romanticization
fame
Public recognition, widespread
- stardomCelebrity status achieved
- adulationExtravagant, servile praise
- idolizationExtreme reverent admiration
fandom · celebrity · superstardom · spotlight · adoration · worship · fan culture · cult following · red carpet · paparazzi
acclaim
Enthusiastic public approval
laudation · accolade · recognition · applause · kudos · commendation · celebration · panegyric · eulogy · encomium
hero worship
Uncritical devotion to someone
- pedestalSupport for statuary
- elevationHeight above reference point
- aggrandizementIncrease in power/status
mythologizing · canonization · enshrinement · apotheosis · deification · immortalization · hagiography · idealization · romanticization · champion
Hercules
Legendary Greek strongman
Aslan · Mufasa · Leo · zodiac · constellation · pride · heraldry · crest · coat of arms · sigil
- praiselauding, compliments, laudation, accolades, great job
- glorificationglorifying, glorification, exalting, exaltation, idolizing
- devotiondevotion, adoration, reverence, devotions, piety
lionizationvilification
Abusive condemnation of someone
demonization · condemnation · excoriation · denunciation · censure