glorification Meaning & Definition
What Does Glorification Mean?
As a noun, glorification means The act of glorifying or the state of being glorified. It is also used to mean Specifically, the ascension (of Christ or humans) to the glory of heaven.
Word Facts for Glorification
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-eɪʃən/ |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | glory, idealization and idealisation |
| Antonyms | vilification |
| Plural | glorifications |
Glorification Definition (Noun)
- The act of glorifying or the state of being glorified.
- Specifically, the ascension (of Christ or humans) to the glory of heaven.
- The worshiping of a deity; extolment or laudation.
- The portrayal of something as being ideal; idealization.
Synonyms of Glorification
Glorification synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Glorification
Glorification in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
glorification (countable and uncountable, plural glorifications)
Words That Rhyme With Glorification
Origin of Glorification
From Middle English glorificacion, glorificacioun, from Middle French glorification and its etymon Latin glōrificātiō.[1][2] By surface analysis, glorify + -ication.
How to Pronounce Glorification
You say glorification as /-eɪʃən/. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Glorification
What part of speech is glorification?
Glorification is a noun.
What is another word for glorification?
You can replace glorification with words such as glory, idealization and idealisation. See the full list of glorification synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of glorification?
The opposite of glorification is vilification.
What is the plural of glorification?
The plural of glorification is glorifications.