Definitions

1. noun

the worship of a false god or idol, or the act of devoting excessive attention or admiration to something or someone

“The preacher condemned the idolatry of the fans who put their favorite celebrity on a pedestal.”

2. noun

the state of being excessively attached to or devoted to something or someone

“Her idolatry towards her favorite singer was so strong that she attended every concert in the country.”

3. noun

the state of being an object of excessive attention or admiration

“The new restaurant became an object of idolatry among the foodies in the city.”

4. verb

to worship or give excessive attention to something or someone

“The fans idolized their favorite team and wore their jerseys to every game.”