Synonyms for idol
Most common
deity graven image icon superstar perfection favorite US demi-god matinee idol
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Deity
3. Perfection
Other
demi-god, darling, favorite US, favourite UK, matinee idol, effigy, pet, simulacrum, juggernaut, falsity
Definitions
- n. 1
A cultural icon, or especially popular person.
- n. 2
A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.
- n. 3
A popular entertainer, usually young, captivating and attractive, and often female, with an image of being close to fans.
Sachin Tendulkar is Rohan's idol.
Related words
- Word family
- idolatry idolize idolism idolomania
- Phrases
- gravure idol matinee idol
Forms
- Plural
- idols → gods, deities, images, stars…
Example sentences
- deity I found an alcove with a statue of a Hindu deity.
- icon The icon had a gold aureole on both Mary and Jesus.
- superstar The superstar invited Adriano to their concert.
- perfection Adriano's steak is cooked to perfection every time.
- favorite A nice roast chicken is one of my favorite dishes.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| idol | rising | |
| deity | rising | |
| icon | rising | |
| superstar | rising | |
| perfection | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- god1, pet1
- 4 letters
- star1, icon2
- 5 letters
- image2, deity3, pagod
- 6 letters
- pagoda3, effigy3
- 7 letters
- darling2, paragon3, falsity3
- 8 letters
- favorite3
- 9 letters
- favourite3, superstar3
- 10 letters
- perfection3, juggernaut3, simulacrum
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (icon2 = 2 syllables).