Definitions
- Describing the act of worshipping or revering someone or something excessively. - Referring to the practice of idolizing or putting someone or something on a pedestal. - Talking about the act of adoring or idealizing someone or something to an extreme degree.
- Referring to the act of admiring or respecting someone or something greatly. - Describing the practice of holding someone or something in high esteem or regarding them as a role model. - Talking about the act of loving or cherishing someone or something deeply.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a strong admiration or respect for someone or something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe excessive or obsessive behavior towards someone or something.
- 3Both words can be used in positive or negative contexts depending on the situation.
What is the difference?
- 1Connotation: Idolatrise has a negative connotation, implying excessive or blind devotion, while idolize has a more positive connotation, suggesting admiration or respect.
- 2Intensity: Idolatrise implies a more extreme level of devotion or worship than idolize.
- 3Religious context: Idolatrise is often used in religious contexts, while idolize is not typically associated with religion.
- 4Formality: Idolize is more commonly used in everyday language than idolatrise, which is more formal and less frequently used.
Remember this!
While both idolatrise and idolize describe a strong admiration or respect for someone or something, there are significant differences between the two words. Idolatrise has a negative connotation and implies excessive or blind devotion, often in a religious context. On the other hand, idolize has a more positive connotation and suggests admiration or respect without the negative connotations of excessive devotion. Idolize is also more commonly used in everyday language and is not typically associated with religion.
