pedestaled
Placed on high
Pedestaled describes something or someone placed on a pedestal—literally elevated on a platform, or figuratively idealized and revered.
The figurative sense dominates: She resented being pedestaled by men who didn't see her as a real person.
To pedestal someone is to put them above criticism or flaw, often unrealistically.
Also spelled pedestalled.
Regarded with excessive admiration
- reveredDeeply respected, admired
- veneratedRegarded with profound respect
- worshippedRegarded with religious devotion
- adulatedPraised to excess
lionized · glorified · esteemed · exalted · celebrated · acclaimed · lauded · honored
idolized
Regarded with excessive admiration
- reveredDeeply respected, admired
- veneratedRegarded with profound respect
- worshippedRegarded with religious devotion
adulated · lionized · glorified · esteemed · exalted · celebrated · acclaimed · lauded · honored · praised
plinth
Architectural support block
podium · dais · column · pillar · mount · riser · foundation · support · footing · pediment
showcased
Displayed with prominence
presented · curated · installed · framed · elevated · positioned · arranged · staged · highlighted · featured
- put on a pedestalIdealize beyond reason
- putting on a pedestalRevering someone unrealistically
- on a pedestal
- place on a pedestalGlorify beyond deserving
- pedestal fanElevated oscillating air mover
- pedestal sinkColumn-supported washbasin