The sentimental gyneolatry of chivalry, which was at best but skin-deep. --Lowell. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
gyneolatry — noun the worship of women • Syn: ↑gynaeolatry, ↑woman worship • Hypernyms: ↑idolatry, ↑devotion, ↑veneration, ↑cultism … Useful english dictionary
Love — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Love >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 love love Sgm: N 1 fondness fondness &c. >Adj. Sgm: N 1 liking liking Sgm: N 1 inclination inclination &c.(desire) 865 Sgm: N 1 regard regard … English dictionary for students
gyn|ae|ol|a|try — «JIHN ee OL uh tree, JY nee », noun. = gyneolatry. (Cf. ↑gyneolatry) … Useful english dictionary
cultism — noun 1. devotion to the doctrine or a cult or to the practices of a cult • Derivationally related forms: ↑cultist • Hypernyms: ↑devotion 2. religious zeal; the willingness to serve God • Syn: ↑idolatry, ↑devotion, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
gynaeolatry — noun the worship of women • Syn: ↑gyneolatry, ↑woman worship • Hypernyms: ↑idolatry, ↑devotion, ↑veneration, ↑cultism … Useful english dictionary
veneration — noun 1. a feeling of profound respect for someone or something the fear of God the Chinese reverence for the dead the French treat food with gentle reverence his respect for the law bordered on veneration • Syn: ↑fear, ↑reverence, ↑awe … Useful english dictionary
woman-worship — noun the worship of women • Syn: ↑gyneolatry, ↑gynaeolatry • Hypernyms: ↑idolatry, ↑devotion, ↑veneration, ↑cultism … Useful english dictionary
