glorification

• Substantiv, das die Handlung oder den Zustand bezeichnet, jemanden oder etwas hoch zu ehren, als Ideal darzustellen oder in Verehrung zu preisen.

A noun referring to the act or state of being honored highly, portrayed as ideal, or praised in worship.

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1. State of high honorB2formal

   The condition of being greatly praised, honored, or celebrated.

   Zustand hoher Ehre

   • The hero's glorification was celebrated with a parade.
   • He lived a life of glorification after his achievements.
   • The glorification of the king was evident in the grand ceremony.

   Synonymeacclaimadulationcelebrationdistinctionexaltationgloryhomagehonorpraiserenown

   Antonymedisgracedishonorhumiliationignominyobloquyshame

2. Portrayal as idealB2formal

   The act of representing something as perfect or better than it actually is.

   Idealisierung

   • The film was criticized for its glorification of violence.
   • Social media often leads to the glorification of unrealistic lifestyles.
   • The glorification of wealth can be harmful to society.

   Synonymeglamorizationidealizationidolizationromanticization

   Antonymedefamationdenigrationvilification

3. Act of worshipC1formal

   The act of giving praise, thanks, or adoration, especially in a religious context.

   Verherrlichung

   • The choir's song was a glorification of the divine.
   • The ceremony was a glorification of the gods.
   • Her prayers were a form of glorification.

   Synonymeadorationexaltationhomagepraisethanksgivingvenerationworship