Glorification
noun
noun ·5 syllables ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The act of glorifying or the state of being glorified. countable, uncountable
- 2 the act of glorifying (as in worship) wordnet
- 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 a portrayal of something as ideal wordnet
- 5 The worshiping of a deity; extolment or laudation. countable, uncountable
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- 6 a state of high honor wordnet
- 7 The portrayal of something as being ideal; idealization. countable, uncountable
Example
More examples"The Russian nightingales are even singing this year exclusively for glorification of the Great Victory."
Etymology
From Middle French glorification, from Latin glōrificātiō.