Idols Meaning in English
word · lemma: idol
ˈaɪdəɫz
EYE-duhlz
ˈaɪdəlz
EYE-duhlz
Definition
Objects or people who are greatly admired, loved, or worshipped, often as symbols of devotion or as famous figures.
Usage & Nuances
'Idols' can refer to religious statues or, more commonly in modern usage, to celebrities or people admired greatly, especially in music and pop culture ('K-pop idols'). It can be used seriously or with irony. Not to be confused with 'idle' (not active).
Spanish: ídolosPortuguese (BR): ídolosPortuguese (PT): ídolosChinese (Simplified): 偶像Chinese (Traditional): 偶像Hindi: मूर्तियाँArabic: أصنامBengali: মূর্তি - আদর্শ ব্যক্তিRussian: идолыJapanese: アイドル - 偶像Vietnamese: thần tượngKorean: 아이돌 - 우상Turkish: idol - putUrdu: بتIndonesian: idola
Example Sentences
Many teenagers have musical idols.
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Some religions have forbidden the use of idols.
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The fans cheered for their idols at the concert.
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Growing up, my brother and I had different sports idols.
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People sometimes forget that their idols are only human.
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She collects posters of her favorite idols from all over the world.
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