What is another word for Lionizing?

Pronunciation: [lˈa͡ɪ͡əna͡ɪzɪŋ] (IPA)

Lionizing is a word that means to treat someone like a celebrity or a hero. However, there are other synonyms that can be used to express the same meaning. These terms include idolizing, glorifying, adulating, venerating, and exalting. Idolizing is the practice of admiring someone intensely and tending to follow their every move. Glorifying is the act of making someone or something seem better or more impressive than they really are. Adulating is praising somebody excessively to the point of being obsequious. Venerating is showing great respect, awe or reverence. Exalting is lifting up or praising someone or something to a higher level. All these words can be used as an alternative to lionizing.

Usage examples for Lionizing

To escape from the Lionizing that threatened him, Helen and he shut themselves up at Beaumerville Court, and steadfastly refused all invitations.
"The New Tenant"
E. Phillips Oppenheim
He saw no one at Russell before going, but we have reason to believe that the plethoric missive he sent to Mrs. Stannard derived much of its bulk from an enclosure that was not meant for her eyes at all, and Blake went back to Russell to the Lionizing he deserved.
"Marion's Faith."
Charles King
Ray had no words, but his heart was full of a delight that none but soldiers know, and the Lionizing he got that day at division headquarters would have spoiled many another fellow.
"Marion's Faith."
Charles King

Related words: lionizing someone, lionize, lionized, lionizing something

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