DEIFYING Synonyms: 124 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in adoring

reflecting great admiration or devotion the deifying descriptions of military heroes that are often published in wartime

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verb

present participle of deify

as in worshiping

to love or admire too much materialistic people who deify money

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as in venerating

to offer honor or respect to (someone) as a divine power some ancient pagans deified such objects of nature as trees and rivers

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as in elevating

to assign a high status or value to the sense of entitlement felt by athletes who have been deified all their lives

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Adjective

Having a constant loving, happy, and adoring presence makes Kirk’s solo road trips feel far from lonely.

Outside Online, Outside Online, 29 Aug. 2024
In Australia, where Abacus sold the rights to SBS, the critical reception was similarly adoring, and Acorn TV has rights in the U.S. and Canada.

Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 July 2024

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