Glorification

Pronunciation: /ˌɡlɔːrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions of glorification

noun the act of glorifying or the state of being glorified; the process of honoring or praising someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 The glorification of heroes is common in many cultures.

A2 The movie's glorification of violence was criticized by some viewers.

B1 The artist's paintings are a glorification of nature's beauty.

B2 The novel explores the glorification of war and its consequences.

C1 The glorification of wealth in society can lead to inequality and greed.

C2 The poet's work is a complex exploration of the glorification of love and loss.

Examples of glorification in a Sentence

formal The glorification of violence in media can have negative effects on society.

informal Stop with the glorification of that celebrity, they're just a regular person like everyone else.

slang I'm so over the glorification of material possessions, it's not what truly matters in life.

figurative The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of glorification in their paintings.

Grammatical Forms of glorification

• past tense: glorified
• plural: glorifications
• comparative: more glorified
• superlative: most glorified
• present tense: glorifies
• future tense: will glorify
• perfect tense: has glorified
• continuous tense: is glorifying
• singular: glorification
• positive degree: glorified
• infinitive: to glorify
• gerund: glorifying
• participle: glorifying

Origin and Evolution of glorification

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'glorification' originates from the Latin word 'glorificatio', which is derived from the verb 'glorificare' meaning 'to glorify'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'glorification' has evolved to encompass the act of praising or honoring someone or something, often in a religious or spiritual context.