noun ·5 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of glorifying or the state of being glorified. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the act of glorifying (as in worship) wordnet
3. 3
   Specifically, the ascension (of Christ or humans) to the glory of heaven. countable, uncountable

   "Christ was guiding evolution toward a state of glorification so that humanity could finally merge with God in eternal perfection."

4. 4
   a portrayal of something as ideal wordnet
5. 5
   The worshiping of a deity; extolment or laudation. countable, uncountable

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6. 6
   a state of high honor wordnet
7. 7
   The portrayal of something as being ideal; idealization. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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gloryaccoladeadulationaggrandizementapotheosisbeatification

Antonyms

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slandervilification

Example

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"The Russian nightingales are even singing this year exclusively for glorification of the Great Victory."

Etymology

From Middle French glorification, from Latin glōrificātiō.

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