Definition

The act of treating someone as a celebrity, often with great admiration or excessive praise.

Example

The lionization of the author at the awards ceremony was evident in the way fans clamored for her autograph.

Conversation

Have you noticed the lionization of that new pop star lately?

Yeah, it's crazy how everyone is treating them like a celebrity already.

I wonder if they can handle all that pressure from the lionization.

It must be overwhelming, but it does come with a lot of perks too!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lionization → It is formed from "lion" (from Latin "leo", meaning a large wild cat) and "-ization" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a process or action). The word "lionization" refers to the process of treating someone as a celebrity or making them seem important, akin to the way lions are revered in culture.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'lion' representing someone who is treated with great respect and admiration, and '-ization' indicating a process. This helps you remember that 'lionization' means the process of making someone seem like a lion, or a figure of great importance.

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