Transfiguration (n.)

  1. (Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus

    [ Syn: transfiguration , transfiguration day , august 6 ]

  2. (New Testament) the sudden emanation of radiance from the person of Jesus

    [ Syn: transfiguration , transfiguration of jesus ]

  3. a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances; the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting

    [ Syn: metamorphosis ]

  4. the act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify

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