Synonyms for lionization
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : lahy-uh-nahyz |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈlaɪ əˌnaɪz |
Top 10 synonyms for lionization Other synonyms for the word lionization
- acclamation
- account
- adoration
- adulation
- advancement
- aggrandizement
- apotheosis
- applause
- approbation
- approval
- blessing
- boost
- canonization
- consideration
- conspicuousness
- currency
- deference
- deification
- dignity
- elevation
- eminence
- ennoblement
- esteem
- exaltation
- exaltedness
- extolment
- fame
- fashion
- fashionableness
- favor
- fealty
- following
- glorification
- glory
- grandeur
- greatness
- heyday
- high rank
- high standing
- homage
- honor
- idolization
- immortalization
- influence
- laud
- laudation
- laurel
- lionization
- loftiness
- magnification
- mark
- nobility
- nobleness
- notability
- note
- noteworthiness
- notice
- obeisance
- panegyric
- plaudits
- popularity
- praise
- preference
- preferment
- prelation
- prestige
- prevalence
- raise
- rank
- recognition
- regard
- renown
- reputation
- repute
- reverence
- rise
- salience
- status
- sublimity
- tribute
- trust
- universality
- upgrading
- uplifting
- usefulness
- veneration
- vogue
- worship
- worth
- wreath
Définition of lionization
Origin :- "to treat (someone) as a celebrity," a hybrid from lion + -ize. Used by Scott, 1809, and preserving lion in the sense of "person of note who is much sought-after" (1715), originally in reference to the lions formerly kept in the Tower of London (referred to from late 16c.), objects of general curiosity that every visitor in town was taken to see. Related: Lionized; lionizing.
- As in popularity : noun recognition, celebrity
- As in elevation : noun advancement, promotion
- As in exaltation : noun promotion, praise
- As in honor : noun respect
- As in importance : noun prominence, standing
- Then came the news of Speke's return and lionization in London.
- Extract from : « The Life of Sir Richard Burton » by Thomas Wright
- The renowned Tupper is undergoing the process of lionization.
- Extract from : « Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 2, No. 12, May, 1851. » by Various
- A Bayard in society—a Raphael at the easel, he bore a distinguished part in the lionization of the day.
- Extract from : « Alone » by Marion Harland
- Paris made a great fuss over him, but he took his lionization very calmly.
- Extract from : « The Sunny Side of Diplomatic Life, 1875-1912 » by Lillie DeHegermann-Lindencrone
Antonyms for lionization
- blame
- blemish
- castigation
- censure
- condemnation
- criticism
- debasement
- decline
- decrease
- degradation
- demotion
- denunciation
- depression
- derision
- disapproval
- disbelief
- disclaimer
- disdain
- disfavor
- disgrace
- dishonor
- dislike
- disobedience
- disregard
- disrespect
- distrust
- doubt
- hate
- heedlessness
- humiliation
- ignorance
- ill repute
- insignificance
- lowliness
- lowness
- misery
- neglect
- reproach
- scorn
- sorrow
- spurning
- stigma
- unhappiness
- unimportance
- unpopularity
- woe
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