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Idolatrous vs Idolous - What's the difference?

idolatrous | idolous |

As adjectives the difference between idolatrous and idolous

is that idolatrous is partaking in idolatry; worshipping idols or false gods while idolous is (obsolete) idolatrous.

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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    idolous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obsolete) idolatrous
    • (Bale)
    (Webster 1913)