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Webster 1913 Edition

Idolatrous

I-dol′a-trous

,
Adj.
1.
Of or pertaining to idolatry; partaking of the nature of idolatry; given to idolatry or the worship of false gods;
as,
idolatrous
sacrifices
.
[Josiah] put down the
idolatrous
priests.
2 Kings xxiii. 5.
2.
Consisting in, or partaking of, an excessive attachment or reverence;
as, an
idolatrous
veneration for antiquity
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Idolatrous

IDOL'ATROUS

,
Adj.
Pertaining to idolatry; partaking of the nature of idolatry, or of the worship of false gods; consisting in the worship of idols; as idolatrous worship.
1.
Consisting in or partaking of an excessive attachment or reverence; as an idolatrous veneration for antiquity.

Definition 2024

idolatrous

idolatrous

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Adjective

idolatrous ‎(comparative more idolatrous, superlative most idolatrous)

  1. Partaking in idolatry; worshipping idols or false gods.
    The priests of an idolatrous religion.
  2. Engaging in excessive attachment or reverence; inordinately or profanely devoted.
    An idolatrous veneration for antiquity.
  3. Used in or designed for idolatry; devoted to idols or idol-worship.
    An idolatrous image or temple.
  4. Of or pertaining to idolatry.

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References

  • idolatrous in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
  • idolatrous in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913

Etymology

idolatry +‎ -ous

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