Hero-worship (Verb)
Meaning
Love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- She started to hero-worship her new boss, copying even his smallest habits and never questioning his orders.
- Fans began to hero-worship their favorite singer, hanging on to his every word on social media.
- The young artist hero-worshipped Picasso, tracing his steps in a pilgrimage to Spain.
- He can't help but hero-worship his favorite author, re-reading their novels every chance he gets.
- Teenagers in the 80s hero-worshipped David Bowie, emulating his bold fashion statements.