idol (noun)
1idol — ► NOUN 1) an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship. 2) a person who is greatly admired: a soccer idol. ORIGIN Greek eid lon, from eidos form …
2idol — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ pop (esp. BrE), rock, sports, etc. ▪ film (esp. BrE), movie (esp. AmE), screen ▪ her screen idol, Marilyn …
3idol — noun (C) 1 someone or something that you love or admire very much: be the idol of: a football player who was the idol of the younger boys | TV/pop idol (=a famous actor or performer that many people admire): the chance to meet your favorite TV… …
4idol — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French idle, from Late Latin idolum, from Greek eidōlon image, idol; akin to Greek eidos form more at idyll Date: 13th century 1. a representation or symbol of an object of worship; broadly a false god 2 …
5idol — noun 1) an idol in a shrine Syn: icon, effigy, statue, figurine, totem 2) the pop world s latest idol Syn: hero, heroine, star, superstar, icon, celebrity …
6idol — noun /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ a) A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power. Theres a one eyed yellow idol to the north of Kathmandu,Theres a little marble cross below the town; Theres a broken hearted… …
7idol — noun 1》 an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship. 2》 a person who is greatly admired or revered: a soccer idol. Origin ME: from OFr. idole, from L. idolum image , from Gk eidōlon, from eidos form …
8idol — noun 1) idols deemed un Islamic were summarily destroyed Syn: icon, representation of a god, image, effigy, statue, figure, figurine, fetish, totem; graven image, false god, golden calf 2) a teen idol Syn …
9idol shepherd — noun : a counterfeit or worthless shepherd woe to the idol shepherd that leaveth the flock Zech 11:17 (Authorized Version) compare shepherd 2 …
10idol worship — noun the worship of idols; the worship of images that are not God • Syn: ↑idolatry • Derivationally related forms: ↑idolatrous (for: ↑idolatry), ↑idolater (for: ↑idolatry …
