idol

Meanings

Plural: idols

Noun

a material effigy that is worshipped
someone who is adored blindly and excessively
an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept
A graven image or representation of anything that is revered, or believed to convey spiritual power.
A cultural icon, or especially popular person.
A popular entertainer, usually young, captivating and attractive, and often female, with an image of being close to fans.
An eidolon or phantom; a misleading or elusive image or representation.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English ydole, from Old French idole, from Latin idolum, from Ancient Greek εἴδωλον (eídōlon, “image, idol”), from εἶδος (eîdos, “form”), from Proto-Indo-European *wéydos (“seeing, image”), from *weyd- (“to see”). Doublet of aidoru, eidolon, and idolum and related to idea.

Synonyms

beau ideal, god, graven image, icon, matinee idol, paragon, perfection, star, superstar

Scrabble Score: 5

idol is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
idol is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
idol is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 6

idol is a valid Words With Friends word