Definition
idolatrousness
noun
- the quality or state of being idolatrous; excessive devotion or reverence to a person or thing
Usage: formal; often used in religious or philosophical contexts
Examples
- The idolatrousness of the crowd toward the celebrity was evident in their frenzied behavior.
- Religious scholars warned against the idolatrousness that had crept into the community's practices.
- Her idolatrousness toward her mentor bordered on unhealthy obsession.
- The movement rejected idolatrousness in favor of rational thought.
- Historical accounts describe the idolatrousness of ancient civilizations toward their gods.