transfiguration Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus
    Transfiguration Day; August 6.
  2. noun (New Testament) the sudden emanation of radiance from the person of Jesus
    Transfiguration of Jesus.
  3. noun a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
    metamorphosis.
    • the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting
  4. noun the act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify

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