glorifying

Meanings

• Verb

  To make something or someone seem more attractive, impressive, or praiseworthy than is actually the case.

• Verb

  To praise or extol someone or something highly.

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Antonyms

vilify , slander

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Synonyms

exalt , mythify , transfigure

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with glorifying
adoring , boring , adoring , imploring , warning

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Variants

List of all variants of glorifying that leads to same result
glorification , glorifications , glorified , glorifier , glorifiers , glorifies , glorify , glorifying , self-glorifying

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Forms

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glorified, glorifies, glorifying, glorifiers

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Etymology

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The word 'glorifying' comes from the Old French word 'glorifier', which means 'to make glorious' or 'to praise'. It is related to the Latin word 'gloria', meaning 'glory' or 'praise'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'glorifying' is often used in religious contexts to refer to the act of praising or worshiping a deity.

2. The word 'glorifying' contains the letter sequence 'ifying', which is a common suffix used to form verbs from nouns.

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Related Concepts

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1. Praise: The act of expressing approval or admiration for someone or something.

2. Eulogy: A speech or writing in praise of someone who has died.

3. Adulation: Excessive praise or flattery.

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Culture

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In literature, 'glorifying' is often used to describe the way in which characters or ideas are elevated or praised. For example, in Milton's Paradise Lost, the fallen angels are described as 'glorifying' their newfound freedom and rebellion. In music, 'glorifying' can refer to the act of praising or worshiping a deity, as in the song 'Holy Holy Holy' by the Carpenters. In art, 'glorifying' can refer to the way in which artists depict their subjects in an idealized or flattering manner.

How to Memorize "glorifying"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize 'glorifying', imagine someone or something being praised or extolled in a flattering or idealized way.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize 'glorifying', associate it with the idea of praise or flattery.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize 'glorifying', use the mnemonic 'Glorifying is like praising, making something seem more attractive or impressive than it really is.'

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