sacred monster


noun
  1. a celebrity whose eccentricities or indiscretions are easily forgiven by admirers.

Origin of sacred monster

1
1980–85; translation of French monstre sacré

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How to use sacred monster in a sentence

  • A swarm of men cleared the way for it, gesticulating like madmen in their zeal to get swimming-room for the sacred monster.

    Marm Lisa | Kate Douglas Wiggin