NYT Dictionary
LIONIZATION
NounLI-on-i-za-tionli-on-i-za-tion · 5 syllablesGrade 12
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024
Meaning
The act of lionizing, the behavior that treats someone as a celebrity, either respectfully honoring or fawning adoration.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Etymology tree English lionize Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English lionization From lionize + -ation.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
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