What does glorified mean?
Glorified means simple past and past participle of glorify.
Glorified
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of glorify.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of glorify
- transformed into something more glorious than it actually is (often used sarcastically)
Example Sentences
They sang hymns that glorified God.
The gyroscope is however merely a glorified spinning top […]
Voluntary thrift, embodied in industrial insurance, nurtured character, but social insurance was merely a glorified form of poor law legislation.
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.
Synonyms for glorified
Antonyms for glorified
Related Words
Word Forms
- more glorified
- most glorified
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for glorified?
Common synonyms include authorized, canonized.
What is the opposite of glorified?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use glorified in a sentence?
They sang hymns that glorified God.
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