transfigure

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration
  2. verb change completely the nature or appearance of

Etymology

From Old French transfigurer.

In classic literature

Synonyms

glorify, spiritualize

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