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- [ahyd-l-ahyz]
- /ˈaɪd lˌaɪz/
- /ˈaɪ.dəl.aɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahyd-l-ahyz]
- /ˈaɪd lˌaɪz/
Definitions of idolized word
- verb with object idolized to regard with blind adoration, devotion, etc. 1
- verb with object idolized to worship as a god. 1
- verb without object idolized to practice idolatry: to idolize as did ancient Greece and Rome. 1
- noun idolized Simple past tense and past participle of idolize. 1
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Origin of idolized
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; idol + -ize
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Parts of speech for Idolized
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
idolized popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for idolized
adjective idolized
- adored — to regard with the utmost esteem, love, and respect; honor.
- beloved — A beloved person, thing, or place is one that you feel great affection for.
- precious — of high price or great value; very valuable or costly: precious metals.
- near to one's heart — cherished or important
- well-liked — liked by many people; popular
Antonyms for idolized
verb idolized
- denigrated — Simple past tense and past participle of denigrate.
- abhorred — to regard with extreme repugnance or aversion; detest utterly; loathe; abominate.
- condemned — A condemned man or woman is going to be executed.
- despised — Simple past tense and past participle of despise.
- detested — to feel abhorrence of; hate; dislike intensely.
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