adj
Uncommon
glorified
Glorified (adj) means Made to seem more impressive or important than it really is, often said sarcastically. Example: “The "executive suite" was just a glorified broom closet with a desk in it.”
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Made to seem more impressive or important than it really is, often said sarcastically.
"If the captain was only a glorified first aid man as he claimed, the emphasis has to be on the glory he deserved for the way in which he did his job."
— Lloyd Manning Wells, From Anzio to the Alps: an American soldier's story (2004)
"The "executive suite" was just a glorified broom closet with a desk in it."
"His new title is really just a glorified assistant role."
"Voluntary thrift, embodied in industrial insurance, nurtured character, but social insurance was merely a glorified form of poor law legislation."
— Roy Lubove, The Struggle for Social Security (1986)
How to use glorified
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDressed up to sound better than it actually is.
Common mistake
Almost always used with a hint of sarcasm or mild put-down — "a glorified X" means "just an X, but with a fancier name."
Common pairings
a glorified version of
glorified babysitter
glorified title
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more glorified
- Superlative
- most glorified
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The "executive suite" was just a _____ broom closet with a desk in it.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for glorified
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What does “glorified” mean?
The word “glorified” means made to seem more impressive or important than it really is, often said sarcastically. In plain terms, dressed up to sound better than it actually is.
How do you use “glorified” in a sentence?
Here is “glorified” used in a sentence: “The "executive suite" was just a glorified broom closet with a desk in it.”
What part of speech is “glorified”?
“Glorified” is an adjective.
Is “glorified” a common word?
“Glorified” is an uncommon word in modern English.
