Definition

An excessive admiration or worship of William Shakespeare, often treating him as a god-like figure.

Example

The festival was a celebration of bardolatry, with performances of Shakespeare's plays and discussions about his influence on literature.

Conversation

Have you noticed the bardolatry around Shakespeare's works lately?

Yeah, it seems like everyone is obsessed with his plays.

I get that he was a genius, but sometimes it feels a bit over the top.

True, but there's something timeless about his writing that keeps people coming back.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bardolatry → It is formed from "bard" (from Old French *bard*, meaning a poet or minstrel) and "-olatry" (from Greek *-latria*, meaning worship or devotion). The word refers to the worship or excessive admiration of a bard, particularly William Shakespeare.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bard' as a poet who is 'worshipped' ('-olatry') — that's why bardolatry means the excessive admiration of poets.

Visually Confused Words