Synonyms & related words for idol

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of idol — including god, joss, superstar, celebrity, deity, demigoddess. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to idol

Explore words related to idol — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include idolist, idolism, idolatrize, idolatress, heartthrob, idolizer, idolater, idolatry. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for idol

Common synonyms for idol include god, joss, superstar, celebrity, deity, demigoddess — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does idol come from?

The word idol breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root idol-, from Greek eidolon (“image, form”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.