|
|
Definitions for: Transfigure [v] 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"
[v] elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration
Webster (1913) Definition: Trans*fig"ure (?; 135), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Transfigured; p. pr. & vb. n. Transfiguring.] [F.
transfigurer, L. transfigurare, transfiguratum; trans across,
over + figurare to form, shape. See Figure, v. t.]
1. To change the outward form or appearance of; to
metamorphose; to transform.
2. Especially, to change to something exalted and glorious;
to give an ideal form to.
[Jesus] was transfigured before them; and his face
did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as
the light. --Matt. xvii.
2.
Synonyms: glorify, metamorphose, spiritualize, transmogrify
See Also: alter, change, change by reversal, reverse, turn
|
|
Try our:
Scrabble Word Finder
Scrabble Cheat
Words With Friends Cheat
Hanging With Friends Cheat
Scramble With Friends Cheat
Ruzzle Cheat
Related Resources: animals starting with a animals starting with z |