Glorification Meaning
/ɡlˌɔrəfɪˈkeɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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nounThe act of glorifying or the state of being glorified.
nounSpecifically, the ascension (of Christ or humans) to the glory of heaven.
Sentence Examples
The Russian nightingales are even singing this year exclusively for glorification of the Great Victory.
The glorification of those ideas were not to my taste.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The movie's ____ of violence was criticized by many parents for promoting bad behavior.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Critics argued that the movie was a dangerous ____ of violence and did not show the true consequences.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English glorificacion, glorificacioun, from Middle French glorification and its etymon Latin glōrificātiō. By surface analysis, glorify + -ication.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Christ was guiding evolution toward a state of glorification so that humanity could finally merge with God in eternal perfection."
— 2017 April 18, Meghan O'Gieblyn, The Guardian:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The movie's ____ of violence was criticized by many parents for promoting bad behavior.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Critics argued that the movie was a dangerous ____ of violence and did not show the true consequences.