Idol — synonyms, definition

1. idol (Noun)

beau ideal beloved bird darling dear deception delusion error fallacy fancy fetish figment figure form god graven image hero icon image likeness • • •

idol (Noun) — A material effigy that is worshipped.

idol (Noun) — Someone who is adored blindly and excessively.

idol (Noun) — An ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept.

effigy ideal image lead principal simulacrum star Juggernaut gold standard golden calf heartthrob joss

2. idol (US)

adored one beloved one favorite ideal minion mistress pampered darling pet teacher's pet winner