noun
- a person who treats someone as a celebrity or object of great importance; one who lionizes
Usage: often used to describe fans, admirers, or media figures who elevate someone to celebrity status
Examples
- The lionizers of the young actor followed him everywhere, hoping for autographs.
- Sports lionizers often overlook the flaws of their favorite athletes.
- She became a lionizer of the new political candidate after attending one speech.
- The media lionizers helped transform the unknown musician into a household name.
- Critics accused the lionizers of creating unrealistic expectations for the performer.