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Definition of idol - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
admirationobject of extreme admiration and devotion
- Teenagers treated the pop star as an idol, copying his style and mannerisms.
2.
entertainmentpopular young entertainer with a close fan image
- The idol performed at the concert to a cheering crowd.
3.
worshipstatue or object worshipped as a god
- The ancient temple housed a golden idol.
4.
perfectionperfect embodiment of a concept
- She is the idol of beauty and grace.
Images of idol
statue or object worshipped as a god
Expressions with idol
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young celebrity admired by many teenagers
The singer became a teen idol after his first album.
person once admired but now disgraced or disrespected
The athlete became a fallen idol after the scandal.
excessive admiration for someone or something
His idol worship of the celebrity was evident in his room decor.
person who excessively admires someone or something
He was an idol worshiper who treated the famous rock star as perfect.
colorful marine fish often kept in aquaria
The Moorish idol is popular in home aquariums.
popular actor admired for looks and charm
The matinee idol was adored by fans for his charm.
Origin of idol
Greek, eidolon (image)
Terms with idol included in their meaning
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idol culture
seen as an object of intense fascination, often erotic
religion
idol made of gold for worship, especially in biblical contexts
worship
person who worships a deity or idol
religious idolatry
carved idol or representation worshipped as a god
music
Japanese pop idol
biblical idol
idol or object of worship in some contexts
idol interactions
special interactions from idols to their fans
idol praise
idolization of someone to an excessive degree
religious figure
Chinese religious statue or idol
entertainment
male idol admired by younger female fans
idol fandom
older or more experienced idol in South Korea
idol worship
worship of idols or physical objects as gods
idol worship
worshipping idols or false gods
religion
worship as an idol or god
idol worship
person who worships idols or images
religion
in a manner resembling idol worship
idol worshipper
person who worships physical idols
idol worship
worship of physical idols or images
idol worship
person who worships idols
Examples of idol in a sentence
The actor was an idol to millions of fans worldwide. The idol signed autographs for hours after the show. Fans waited outside the hotel to catch a glimpse of their idol. Villagers prayed before the stone idol. The museum displayed an ancient idol. For him, his grandmother was the idol of kindness.
The old library became an idol of civic pride.
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- French:idole, star, ...
- German:Idol, Star, ...
- Italian:divo, star, ...
- Spanish:ídolo, ideal, ...
- Portuguese:ídolo, estrela pop, ...
- Chinese:偶像, 明星, ...
- Japanese:アイドル, 神像, ...
- Arabic:معبود, نَجْم غِنائِيّ شاب, ...
- Hebrew:אֱלִיל, אִידוֹל, ...
- Russian:идол, айдол, ...
- Ukrainian:ідол, божество, ...
- Hindi:आदर्श, आइडल, ...
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