idol
Someone who is greatly admired or loved, often a famous person.
idol in a sentence
- The footballer was the idol of every child in the town.
- Leah's idol is a famous scientist who studies whales.
Words that mean something similar
hero, star, icon
More words about character & personality
- imperious: Bossy and proud, expecting everyone to obey you.
- impulsive: Doing things suddenly without thinking first.
- industrious: Working hard and getting lots done.
- inept: Very clumsy or bad at doing something.
- insipid: Dull and weak, without any interesting flavour or character.
- intrepid: Brave and not afraid of danger.
- invincible: So strong that it cannot be beaten.
- jovial: Cheerful and full of fun.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test