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Synonyms & Similar Words
exalted
revered
honored
celebrated
dignified
esteemed
revered
venerated
idolized
worshiped
deified
sanctified
beatified
canonized
ennobled
elevated
uplifted
magnified
amplified
aggrandized
extolled
eulogized
praised
commended
acclaimed
lauded
gloried
resplendent
illustrious
noble
grand
sublime
majestic
splendid
resplendent
brilliant
dazzling
luminous
radiant
shining
stellar
Meaning of Glorified
The primary meaning of the word "Glorified" is to praise or honor someone or something highly, often to an excessive degree.
Definitions
- To praise or honor someone or something highly, often to an excessive degree
- To make something seem more important or impressive than it really is
- To give praise or honor to someone or something, especially in a public way
Etymology of Glorified
The word "Glorified" originates from the Old French word "glorifier", which is derived from the Latin word "glorificare", meaning "to glorify" or "to praise"
The Latin word "glorificare" is a combination of "gloria", meaning "glory" or "fame", and the suffix "-ficare", which is a variant of "-ficere", meaning "to make" or "to do"
The word "Glorified" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the act of praising or honoring someone or something highly
Example Uses
- The company's new product was glorified in the media, with many reviewers praising its innovative design and features
- The athlete's victory was glorified by the crowd, who cheered and chanted her name
- The movie's special effects were glorified by the critics, who praised their realism and complexity
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
belittled
demeaned
degraded
disgraced
dishonored
humbled
humiliated
insulted
mocked
ridiculed
scorned
slighted
criticized
denounced
disparaged
censured
condemned
defamed
discredited
slandered
vilified
abased
lowered
reduced
diminished