Idolatrous

Word IDOLATROUS
Character 10
Hyphenation i dol a trous
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Definitions and meanings of "Idolatrous"

What do we mean by idolatrous?

Of, constituting, or having to do with the worship of idols or false gods. adjective

Characterized by or given to uncritical or excessive devotion to something. adjective

Pertaining to or of the nature of idolatry; hence, practising or feeling superstitious adoration: as, idolatrous veneration for antiquity.

Worshiping idols or false gods; hence, cherishing undue reverence or affection; inordinately or profanely devoted.

Used in or designed for idolatry; devoted to idols or idol-worship: as, an idolatrous image or temple.

Of or pertaining to idolatry; partaking of the nature of idolatry; given to idolatry or the worship of false gods. adjective

Consisting in, or partaking of, an excessive attachment or reverence. adjective

Partaking in idolatry; worshipping idols or false gods. adjective

Engaging in excessive attachment or reverence; inordinately or profanely devoted. adjective

Used in or designed for idolatry; devoted to idols or idol-worship. adjective

Of or pertaining to idolatry. adjective

Blindly or excessively devoted or adoring adjective

Relating to or practicing idolatry adjective

Partaking in idolatry; worshipping idols or false gods.

Engaging in excessive attachment or reverence; inordinately or profanely devoted.

Used in or designed for idolatry; devoted to idols or idol-worship.

Of or pertaining to idolatry.

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The word "idolatrous" in example sentences

Saoud had indeed once given orders, that none of these Turkish pilgrims, who still flocked from Yembo to this tomb, even after the interruption of the regular pilgrim-caravans, should any more be permitted to enter Medina: and this he did to prevent what he called their idolatrous praying; a practice which it was impossible to abolish without excluding them at once from the mosque; this prohibition Saoud did not think proper to enforce: he therefore preferred keeping them from the city, under pretence that their improper behaviour rendered such a proceeding necessary. ❋ Unknown (2003)

Why would any self-respecting Protestant want to participate in idolatrous behavior?? ❋ Unknown (2009)

The spirit of reform had driven those, who so violently felt its influence, into many usages that, to say the least, were quite as ungracious to the imagination, as the customs they termed idolatrous were obnoxious to the attacks of their own unaccommodating theories. ❋ James Fenimore Cooper (1820)

They deny themselves to be a generation of idolaters: "We are not born of fornication, are not the children of idolatrous parents, nor have been bred up in idolatrous worships." ❋ Unknown (1721)

Brennan therefore had no trouble assuring the Senate Judiciary Committee that in any conflict between the Constitution and the Church, he would always prefer the Constitution, a viewed deemed "idolatrous" -- I think for good reason -- by Thomas Shaffer. ❋ Unknown (2007)

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