lionized
Treated as celebrity
Lionized means treated as a celebrity or object of great interest.
Someone who is lionized receives enthusiastic attention and admiration, often from high society or the public: The young novelist was lionized by literary circles after her debut.
The word suggests being paraded around and shown off, like a lion on display.
Publicly and enthusiastically praised
- praisedExpressed approval of
- laudedPublicly honored or celebrated
- extolledPraised with enthusiasm
- fetedPublicly honored with celebration
honored · glorified · exalted · eulogized · toasted · applauded · commended · tribute
Deeply respected, admired
- veneratedRegarded with profound respect
- idolizedRegarded with excessive admiration
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
- respectedHeld in high regard
cherished · worshiped · adored · beloved · valued · appreciated · favored · endorsed
Widely known and esteemed
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- legendaryFamous beyond ordinary measure
- iconicWidely recognized, enduring
- illustriousWidely admired for achievements
distinguished · eminent · prominent · notable · prestigious · well-known · high-profile · noteworthy
acclaimed
Publicly and enthusiastically praised
feted · honored · glorified · exalted · eulogized · toasted · applauded · commended · tribute · accolade
revered
Deeply respected, admired
- veneratedRegarded with profound respect
- idolizedRegarded with excessive admiration
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
respected · cherished · worshiped · adored · beloved · valued · appreciated · favored · endorsed · emulated
renowned
Widely known and esteemed
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- legendaryFamous beyond ordinary measure
- iconicWidely recognized, enduring
illustrious · distinguished · eminent · prominent · notable · prestigious · well-known · high-profile · noteworthy · influential
champion
Top competitor, or advocate
courage · gallantry · warrior · defender · protector · prowess · fearlessness · boldness · stalwart · dauntless
- reveredworshipped, venerated, revered, adored, idolized
- Idealized thingsperfection, utopia, flawless, pristine, sublime
lionizedvilified
Spoke evil of
reviled · condemned · censured · excoriated · scorned
lionizedignored
Purposely not noticed
overlooked · forgotten · neglected · unrecognized · unacknowledged