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idolatry

The worship of a physical object as a deity. / Extreme admiration, devotion, or reverence for a person or thing.
Noun

This term carries a heavy weight of judgment, often implying a misplaced or excessive devotion that blinds the admirer to the flaws of the object or person. In a religious sense, it describes the transgression of worshipping idols, which is typically viewed as a spiritual error or heresy within monotheistic traditions.

In secular contexts, the word shifts toward a psychological description of obsession. It describes a state where a person is elevated to a god-like status, suggesting a lack of critical distance and an unhealthy level of reverence that transcends simple admiration.

Meanings

Noun

Extreme admiration, devotion, or reverence for a person or thing.

The pop star's fans displayed a level of idolatry that bordered on obsession.

Examples

The ancient civilization was criticized for its practice of idolatry.

The ancient civilization was criticized for its practice of idolatry.

History

Stop this mindless idolatry of celebrity culture.

The high priest warned the villagers that idolatry would bring a curse upon the land.

The high priest warned the villagers that idolatry would bring a curse upon the land.

Fantasy

Her idolatry of the young pianist bordered on obsession.

Her idolatry of the young pianist bordered on obsession.

Is it truly faith or just a form of spiritual idolatry?

Is it truly faith or just a form of spiritual idolatry?

The regime demanded absolute loyalty, treating political devotion as a form of state idolatry.

The regime demanded absolute loyalty, treating political devotion as a form of state idolatry.

History

I cannot believe he treats that car with such idolatry.

I cannot believe he treats that car with such idolatry.

The temple was destroyed to end the perceived idolatry of the region.

The temple was destroyed to end the perceived idolatry of the region.

History

Pure idolatry is not what I seek in a relationship.

Pure idolatry is not what I seek in a relationship.

Romance

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