noun
apotheosis
Apotheosis (noun) means the act of raising someone to the rank of a god.
noun
1
The act of raising someone to the rank of a god.
"As a former mortal who underwent apotheosis, Hercules was important to the emperors."
— CE Newlands, Statius' Silvae and the Politics of Empire (2002)
2
Great praise given to someone or something, treating it as if it had remarkable power or status.
3
A perfect example of something; the highest point of an idea or belief.
4
The finest or most successful stage in the growth of something, such as a career, marking its peak.
"The apotheosis of her career was her appointment as chairman."
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Rhymes for apotheosis
meiosis
mitosis
osmosis
stenosis
acidosis
zoonosis
cyanosis
necrosis
neurosis
hypnosis
fibrosis
silicosis
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of apotheosis?
"apotheosis" (noun) means the act of raising someone to the rank of a god.
What is another word for apotheosis?
Other words for "apotheosis" include ideal, nonpareil, nonesuch, exaltation, paragon, nonsuch.
What are the different meanings of apotheosis?
"apotheosis" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of raising someone to the rank of a god; 2. Great praise given to someone or something, treating it as if it had remarkable power or status; 3. A perfect example of something; the highest point of an idea or belief.
