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transfigure::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | metamorphose, transmogrify |
| Type of | change by reversal, reverse, turn |
| Derivation | transfiguration |
The treatment and diet transfigured her into a beautiful young woman.
Jesus was transfigured after his resurrection.
transfigure::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | glorify, spiritualize |
| Type of | alter, change, modify |
| Derivation | transfiguration |
Examples of transfigure
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The effect was to transfigure scenes into promotions for self-help programs.
From the sfgate.com
Good poems, it has often been said, transfigure the ordinary.
From the independent.co.uk
When a group of wizards transfigure themselves to look like Potter, Radcliffe quickly shows his comic chops.
From the bostonherald.com
Some alien species cause little harm, while others can become very aggressive and radically transfigure their new habitat.
From the sciencedaily.com
- Elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration
- Metamorphose: change completely the nature or appearance of; "In Kafka's story, a person metamorphoses into a bug"; "The treatment and diet transfigured her into a beautiful young woman"; "Jesus was transfigured after his resurrection"
- (transfiguration) (Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus
- (transfiguration) (New Testament) the sudden emanation of radiance from the person of Jesus
- (transfiguration) a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances; "the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting"
- (transfiguration) the act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify
- (The Transfiguration (song)) Seven Swans is a folk rock music album by Sufjan Stevens. It includes songs about Abraham and Christ's Transfiguration, among many others. The album is softer and sparser than other albums by Stevens, relying more heavily on his trademark banjo and melodious voice.
- (Transfiguration (Raphael)) The Transfiguration is considered the last painting by the Italian High Renaissance master Raphael. It was left unfinished by Raphael, and is believed to have been completed by his pupil, Giulio Romano, shortly after Raphael's death in 1520. ...
- (Transfiguration (religion)) Transfiguration, in religion, refers to the assumption by spiritual masters, or its perception by their followers, of momentary divine radiance.
