CULTUS Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word cultus. (close relations)
Definition of CULTUS
cultist
Best Alternative Words for CULTUS
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admiration | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of delighted approval and liking • the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising • a favorable judgment | ||||||||
adoration | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of profound love and admiration • the act of admiring strongly • the worship given to God alone | ||||||||
devotion | nounn | |||||||
noun • feelings of ardent love • commitment to some purpose • religious zeal; the willingness to serve God • (usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently) | ||||||||
homage | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • respectful deference | ||||||||
idolization | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of admiring strongly • the act of worshiping blindly and to excess | ||||||||
reverence | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of profound respect for someone or something • a reverent mental attitude • an act showing respect (especially a bow or curtsy) verb • regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of | ||||||||
veneration | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of profound respect for someone or something • religious zeal; the willingness to serve God | ||||||||
worship | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the activity of worshipping • a feeling of profound love and admiration verb • love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol • show devotion to (a deity) • attend religious services | ||||||||
cult | nounn | |||||||
noun • followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices • an interest followed with exaggerated zeal • followers of an unorthodox, extremist, or false religion or sect who often live outside of conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader • a religion or sect that is generally considered to be unorthodox, extremist, or false • a system of religious beliefs and rituals | ||||||||
religious cult | nounn | |||||||
noun • a system of religious beliefs and rituals |