idolatrous
Adjective
Hard difficulty
What does “idolatrous” mean?
adjective.relating to the worship of idols.
SAT Usage
the term is often found in passages discussing religion, philosophy, or critiques of societal values. It emphasizes an excessive or misplaced reverence, suggesting a moral or ethical critique of blind devotion, which differentiates it from mere admiration or appreciation.
Common Confusions
Idolatrous implies an excessive or misguided worship of idols, while reverent usually suggests a respectful admiration without the connotation of blind devotion.
Do not choose idolatrous if the context emphasizes admiration or affection for a person rather than relating to the worship of idols.
Example Sentences
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The priests of an idolatrous religion.
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An idolatrous veneration for antiquity.
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An idolatrous image or temple.