To idolize is to admire someone too much. A twelve year-old might idolize a pop star, for example, wallpapering her bedroom with photos of him and screaming loudly throughout his concerts. You can idolize someone you've never met, like a famous actor, and you can also idolize a friend or family member.

What is it called when you idolize someone?

The noun form idolization refers to this kind of hero worship. A synonym of this sense of idolize is the slang verb stan. ... The worship of such an idol is sometimes called idolatry (or idol worship) and the people who do it can be called idolaters.

Is it good to idolize someone?

Admiring someone is normal and everyone has someone that they admire, but idolizing someone is not healthy and can go too far.” ... It makes sense to want to adopt some of the mannerisms and characteristics of someone you admire, but sacrificing your values and beliefs to be like someone else is going too far.