Definition of "lionised" [lionised]

• Simple past tense and past participle of lionise. (verb)

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• "Hansie had to be "lionised" as heroine of the war, and this was done in a whole-hearted, generous way which was a constant source of wonder to her."
• "The homely mesdames and messieurs from the Parisian boards were 'lionised' (how strangely that phrase rings to modern ears!) in ducal drawing-rooms."
• "We lionised the players and thought lots more money in the game meant lots more satisfaction from it."