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idiolatry

/ˌɪd.iˈɒl.ə.tri/

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noun

/ˌɪd.iˈɒl.ə.tri/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее поклонение или чрезмерное восхищение самим собой, часто рассматриваемое как форма самообожествления.

A noun referring to the worship or excessive admiration of oneself, often considered a form of self-idolatry.

uncountable

  1. Self-worshipC2formal

    The worship or excessive admiration of oneself; self-idolatry.

    ruСамопоклонение

    • His constant self-praise bordered on idiolatry.
    • Ancient myths often warn against the dangers of idiolatry.
    • In psychology, extreme idiolatry can be linked to narcissism.
    • The philosopher criticized idiolatry as a barrier to genuine self-reflection.

    Synonymsegotismnarcissismself-loveself-worship

Forms
  • idiolatries plural form
  • idiolatries' possessive plural form
  • idiolatry's possessive singular form