Definition
idolised
verb
- past tense and past participle of idolise; to love, admire, or respect someone or something greatly or excessively
Usage: British spelling (American: idolized); transitive verb
Examples
- She idolised her older sister and wanted to be just like her.
- The fans idolised the rock star and attended every concert.
- He idolised his grandfather, who had been a war hero.
- Many young athletes idolised professional players they watched on television.
- The children idolised their teacher for her kindness and patience.
- Critics argued that society idolised wealth and fame too much.