idol

noun
UK: /ˈaɪdl/
US: /ˈaɪdl/

  1. A person who is loved and admired very much.

    1. She is my idol, I want to be like her.
    2. Many young people see the famous singer as an idol and try to copy her style.

  2. A statue or image of a god that is worshipped.

    1. The temple was full of idols made of gold.
    2. The ancient people worshipped idols carved from stone and wood in their sacred places.

Synonyms

deity star image icon hero
idol transitive-verb

  1. To love or admire someone very much.

    1. She idols her older sister.
    2. Teenage fans idolize pop stars and often imitate their fashion choices.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "idol" in English means: A person who is loved and admired very much., A statue or image of a god that is worshipped..

The phonetic transcription of "idol" is /ˈaɪdl/ in British English and /ˈaɪdl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "idol": deity, star, image, icon, hero.

Example usage of "idol": "She is my idol, I want to be like her.". More examples on the page.