noun
glorification
Glorification (noun) means the act of praising something highly, or the state of being praised.
noun
1
The act of praising something highly, or the state of being praised.
2
(religion) The rise of Christ, or of people, into the glory of heaven.
"Christ was guiding evolution toward a state of glorification so that humanity could finally merge with God in eternal perfection."
— Meghan O'Gieblyn, The Guardian (2017)
3
The act of worshipping and praising a god.
4
The showing of something as perfect or ideal.
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Etymology
From Middle English glorificacion, glorificacioun, from Middle French glorification and its etymon Latin glōrificātiō. By surface analysis, glorify + -ication.
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Rhymes for glorification
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of glorification?
"glorification" (noun) means the act of praising something highly, or the state of being praised.
What is another word for glorification?
Other words for "glorification" include idealization, idealisation, glory.
What is the opposite of glorification?
The opposite of "glorification" is vilification.
What are the different meanings of glorification?
"glorification" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of praising something highly, or the state of being praised; 2. (religion) The rise of Christ, or of people, into the glory of heaven; 3. The act of worshipping and praising a god.
