1. excessive admiration or worship of William Shakespeare
Usage: literary

Examples

• The professor’s bardolatry was evident in his reverent tone when discussing Hamlet.
• Critics accused the theater company of bardolatry for refusing to stage any non-Shakespearean plays.
• Her bardolatry led her to memorize entire soliloquies from Shakespeare’s works.
• The festival’s bardolatry was on full display with its elaborate shrine to the playwright.
• Some scholars argue that bardolatry prevents objective analysis of Shakespeare’s flaws.
• The museum’s bardolatry attracted Shakespeare enthusiasts from around the world.