transfiguration

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus
  2. noun (New Testament) the sudden emanation of radiance from the person of Jesus
  3. noun a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances

Etymology

From Middle English transfiguracioun, from Old French transfiguracion, Anglo-Norman transfiguraciun, and Latin transfigūrātio.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Transfiguration Day, August 6

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