idol
word
/ˈaɪdəɫ/
Y-duhl
/ˈaɪdəl/
Y-duhl
Definition
A person who is greatly admired or loved, often a celebrity or famous figure. It can also mean an object that is worshipped as a god.
Usage & Nuances
'Idol' is often used for pop stars, actors, or celebrities admired by fans. In religious contexts, it means an object of worship. Don't confuse 'idol' (person/object of admiration) with 'idle' (not active) or 'ideal' (perfect standard).
Spanish: ídoloPortuguese (BR): ídoloPortuguese (PT): ídoloChinese (Simplified): 偶像Chinese (Traditional): 偶像Hindi: मूर्तिपूजनीय पात्र - आदर्शArabic: معبود - قدوةBengali: আইডল - পূজার মূর্তিRussian: идолJapanese: アイドル - 偶像Vietnamese: thần tượng - tượng thầnKorean: 아이돌 - 우상Turkish: idol - put (tapınma nesnesi)Urdu: بتIndonesian: idola - berhala
Example Sentences
Lots of fans travel miles just to see their idol perform live.
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When I was a kid, Michael Jordan was my biggest idol.
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He is my favorite idol.
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Many teenagers have a music idol.
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They made an idol from gold.
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Some people treat celebrities almost like an idol, following everything they do.
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