Definition

In a way that shows excessive admiration or devotion to someone or something, often to the point of worship.

Example

The fans idolatrously followed their favorite band, attending every concert and buying all their merchandise.

Conversation

Did you see how people reacted to the celebrity's new movie?

Yeah, they were almost idolatrously obsessed with it!

It's surprising how quickly they turn someone into an idol.

I know, right? It’s like they forget that celebrities are just people.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Idolatrously → It is formed from "idol" (from Greek "eidolon", meaning image or statue) and "-atrous" (a suffix indicating a quality or condition) combined with "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word describes the manner of being excessively devoted to an idol or image, often in a religious context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'idol' as an image or statue that someone is devoted to, and '-ly' means in a manner. So, idolatrously means acting in a manner of excessive devotion to an idol.

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