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1. (v.t.) transfigure
to change in outward form or appearance; transform.
2. transfigure
to change so as to glorify or exalt.
Etymology: (1250–1300; ME < L trānsfigūrāre to change in shape. See trans -, figure)
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| Definition of 'transfigure' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) transfigure, glorify, spiritualize
elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration
2. (verb) metamorphose, transfigure, transmogrify
change completely the nature or appearance of
"In Kafka's story, a person metamorphoses into a bug"; "The treatment and diet transfigured her into a beautiful young woman"; "Jesus was transfigured after his resurrection"
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| Definition of 'transfigure' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (verb) transfigure
to change the outward form or appearance of; to metamorphose; to transform
2. (verb) transfigure
especially, to change to something exalted and glorious; to give an ideal form to
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