idolatrous

(ī dälə trəs)

adjective

  1. of, or having the nature of, idolatry
  2. worshiping an idol or idols
  3. having or showing excessive admiration or devotion

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See idolatrous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of or having to do with idolatry.
  2. Given to blind or excessive devotion to something: “The religiosity of the [group] is self-righteous and idolatrous. It perceives no virtue in its opponents and magnifies its own” (Christopher Lasch).
  3. Constituting idolatry.

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  • i·dolˈa·trous·ly adverb
  • i·dolˈa·trous·ness noun

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