idolatrous

Example Sentences

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On that occasion, it was traditionalists who reacted in fury: they threw what they saw as idolatrous statues into the Tiber.

From The Guardian • Feb. 14, 2020

Would she pounce on some unwittingly idolatrous remark of mine and eviscerate me as she had done Bloom?

From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2016

I have seen at first hand a variety of experiences where workers united in cooperatives and other forms of community organization were able to create work where there were only crumbs of an idolatrous economy.

From Time • Jul. 10, 2015

Some Muslims observe the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad, while others think the practice idolatrous.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2012

Donald watched her with an idolatrous look until she passed from the room, and then with a groan sank into a chair, and buried his face in his hands.

From An I.D.B. in South Africa by Vescelius-Sheldon, Louise