transfigure

verb

trans·fig·ure tran(t)s-ˈfi-gyər

especially British -ˈfi-gə

transfigured; transfiguring

Synonyms of transfigure next

transitive verb

: to give a new and typically exalted or spiritual appearance to : transform outwardly and usually for the better

Choose the Right Synonym for transfigure

transform, metamorphose, transmute, convert, transmogrify, transfigure mean to change a thing into a different thing.

transform implies a major change in form, nature, or function.

transformed a small company into a corporate giant

metamorphose suggests an abrupt or startling change induced by or as if by magic or a supernatural power.

awkward girls metamorphosed into graceful ballerinas

transmute implies transforming into a higher element or thing.

attempted to transmute lead into gold

convert implies a change fitting something for a new or different use or function.

converted the study into a nursery

transmogrify suggests a strange or preposterous metamorphosis.

a story in which a frog is transmogrified into a prince

transfigure implies a change that exalts or glorifies.

joy transfigured her face

Examples of transfigure in a Sentence

Her face seemed transfigured by happiness. married life has seemingly transfigured his formerly aimless existence

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Milan fans must hope Royal suddenly transfigures into Cafu. —

James Horncastle, The Athletic, 14 Aug. 2024 In House of Leaves, Danielewski’s unconventional typographical choices (words transfigure into different shapes across the pages) captures the sinister proportions of the house. —

G Kirilloff, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Migrating from music to acting, a handful of talents such as Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez and Dwight Yoakam have transfigured their medium from melody to melodrama. —

Hugh Hart, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024 But yes, little Johnny, human beings really did once get down on their knees every afternoon beside a mail slot, waiting for some transfiguring love or luck to slide through. —

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