Transfigure

Pronunciation: /trænsˈfɪɡjər/

Definitions of transfigure

verb to change or transform in a remarkable or supernatural way

Example Sentences

A1 The magician used his wand to transfigure a rabbit into a hat.

A2 The old house was transfigured into a modern office building.

B1 Her new hairstyle transfigured her appearance completely.

B2 The artist's use of color transfigured the ordinary landscape into a breathtaking masterpiece.

C1 The profound experience transfigured her outlook on life.

C2 The scientific discovery transfigured the way we understand the universe.

Examples of transfigure in a Sentence

formal The artist used light and shadow to transfigure the ordinary scene into something extraordinary.

informal With a little bit of makeup, she can transfigure her appearance in no time.

slang I can't believe how that filter can transfigure your selfies to look so different.

figurative His words had the power to transfigure her mood from sadness to joy in an instant.

Grammatical Forms of transfigure

• past tense: transfigured
• plural: transfigures
• comparative: more transfigured
• superlative: most transfigured
• present tense: transfigures
• future tense: will transfigure
• perfect tense: have transfigured
• continuous tense: is transfiguring
• singular: transfigures
• positive degree: transfigure
• infinitive: to transfigure
• gerund: transfiguring
• participle: transfigured

Origin and Evolution of transfigure

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'transfigure' originated from the Latin word 'transfigurare', which is a combination of 'trans' meaning 'across' or 'beyond' and 'figura' meaning 'form' or 'shape'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'transfigure' has evolved to primarily mean a complete change in form or appearance, often associated with a spiritual or divine transformation.