idolized

/ˈaɪdəlaɪzd/
adjective
  1. Admired or loved excessively, often treated as perfect.
    • The idolized athlete struggled with the pressure of being a role model.
    • He grew up as an idolized only child, but he felt lonely.
    • The idolized singer was shocked by the constant attention from fans.
Antonyms
verb
  1. Past tense of idolize; to have admired or loved someone or something excessively.
    • As a child, she idolized her older sister and wanted to be just like her.
    • He idolized the famous scientist and read all his books.
    • They idolized the band and went to every concert.
  2. Past participle of idolize; having been admired or loved excessively.
    • The actor had been idolized by millions before his retirement.
    • She has always idolized her father for his kindness.
    • The team had been idolized by the whole town after winning the championship.
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