Idol

4 lettersnounmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

An image or object worshipped as a god; a person greatly admired.

“The pop star became an idol to millions of fans.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈaɪd(ə)l/

Syllables

i·dol

Related Words

Synonyms

hero icongod

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Similar to 'idle' but with O instead of E.

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Scrabble

Worth 6 points, good for connecting with L.

Words Related to Idol

Anagrams of Idol

Words that use exactly the same letters as “idol”.

dilo diol doli

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “idol” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

idyl

Add a letter to make a longer word

5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “idol”.

aloid dilos diols doily dolci dolia dooli droil goldi idola idols indol iodal iodol lidos lindo oiled oldie sloid soldi solid uloid

Longer words starting with Idol

Words that begin with “idol”.

idola idols

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