idolatrous

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore I words

excessively or blindly devoted to something or someone

In a sentence

Idolatrous in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing idolatrous in a sentence.

The fans' idolatrous admiration left no room for honest criticism of the singer.

Synonyms

worshipfuladoringreverential

Antonyms

irreverentcontemptuous

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a person who attacks cherished beliefs or established institutions

attacking or undermining traditional beliefs and institutions

guided by ideals rather than by practical considerations

a peculiar habit or feature distinctive to an individual

extreme admiration or worship of someone or something, often to an excessive degree

to admire or revere someone to an excessive degree

charmingly peaceful and free of trouble

lacking nobility of character; dishonorable

Common questions

Idolatrous (adjective) means excessively or blindly devoted to something or someone

Here is idolatrous used in an example sentence: "The fans' idolatrous admiration left no room for honest criticism of the singer."

Common synonyms for idolatrous include worshipful, adoring, reverential.

Antonyms of idolatrous include irreverent, contemptuous.

Idolatrous is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.