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What is the difference between idolatrous and idolatry?

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Idolatry is a related term of idolatrous.



As an adjective idolatrous

is partaking in idolatry; worshipping idols or false gods.

As a noun idolatry is

the worship of idols.

idolatrous

English

Adjective

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

    • Related terms

    * idolatry * idolatrously

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    idolatry

    English

    Noun

    (idolatries)
  • The worship of idols.
  • The admiration of somebody or something.

    • Related terms

    * idol * idolater * idolatrous * idolatrously * -latry

    Synonyms

    * adoration * reverence * worship

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    Anagrams

    * adroitly * dilatory English syncopic forms English words suffixed with -latry