Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fetishize
verb
/ˈfɛtɪʃʌɪz/
Definition
To make a fetish of something; to have an excessive or irrational devotion to it.
Examples
- Many people fetishize certain fashion trends, elevating them to an unrealistic status.
- In some cultures, art is fetishized, with people attributing deeper meanings to ordinary objects.
Meaning
Fetishize means to treat an object, person, or concept as an object of obsession that is imbued with special significance or meaning.
Synonyms
- idealize
- romanticize
- exalt
