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Glorified - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Glorified means given praise, honor, or distinction, often making something seem more important or impressive than it really is. It can also describe something elevated in status.

glorified

/ˈɡlɔrəˌfaɪd/ /ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪd/

Definition:

Praised or honored excessively, often beyond what is deserved.

Synonyms:

Exalted, celebrated, venerated, revered

Part of Speech:

Adjective, verb (past tense)

Antonyms:

Criticized, condemned, disparaged

Common Collocations:

Glorified past, glorified hero, glorified version, glorified status

Derivatives:

Glorification, glorifying

Usage Tips:

Use "glorified" to describe something overly praised or given undue honor, often with a hint of exaggeration or irony.

Common Phrases:

Glorified past, glorified memory, glorified version of events

Etymology:

From Old French *glorifier*, from Latin *glorificare* ("to glorify"), combining *gloria* ("glory") and *facere* ("to make").

Examples:

  • 1. The movie glorified the life of a criminal as heroic.
  • 2. She dismissed his achievements as a glorified hobby rather than serious work.
  • 3. The book was just a glorified advertisement for the company’s products.
  • 4. He called his new job a glorified internship because it paid so little.

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