verb
lionize
Lionize (verb) means to treat someone as a famous or highly admired figure.
verb
1
To treat someone as a famous or highly admired figure.
"The liberal justices lionized Kennedy and other conservatives for refusing to overturn Roe v Wade out of the need they cited in Casey to maintain the supreme court’s image."
— Ryan Doerfler, It’s time to accept that the US supreme court is illegitimate and must be replaced (2025)
"Flare-riding is one of the most exotic and exhilarating sports in existence, and those who can dare and afford to do it are amongst the most lionized men in the Galaxy."
— Douglas Adams (1980)
2
To visit a well-known place out of respect or admiration for it.
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What is the meaning of lionize?
"lionize" (verb) means to treat someone as a famous or highly admired figure.
What is another word for lionize?
Other words for "lionize" include celebrate, lionise.
What is the opposite of lionize?
Opposites of "lionize" include deprecate, derogate.
What are the different meanings of lionize?
"lionize" has 2 main meanings: 1. To treat someone as a famous or highly admired figure; 2. To visit a well-known place out of respect or admiration for it.
