glorified

• Beschreibt etwas, das als wichtiger, eindrucksvoller oder schöner dargestellt wird, als es tatsächlich ist; oft abwertend für etwas, das nur einen prunkvollen Anstrich bekommen hat.

Describes something that is made to seem more important or impressive than it actually is.

1. Made to seem more importantB2informal

   Describing something that is given a more impressive or important name or appearance than it deserves.

   Schöngefärbt

   • His job is just a glorified secretary position.
   • The hotel was a glorified motel with a fancy name.
   • She called it a research project, but it was a glorified book report.

   Synonymeelevatedexaltedinflatedmagnified

   Antonymebelittleddevalued

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden oder etwas zu preisen, zu ehren oder zu verherrlichen; auch etwas besser oder bedeutender darzustellen, als es tatsächlich ist.

A verb used to indicate the act of praising, honoring, or making something seem better or more important than it is.

1. B2formal

   To praise or honor someone or something highly, often in a religious or respectful context.

   Verherrlichen

   • The choir sang hymns to glorify God.
   • The biography glorifies the achievements of the scientist.
   • They glorified the hero's bravery in battle.

   Synonymecelebrateeulogizeexaltextolhonorlaudmagnifypraise

   Antonymecondemncriticizedefamedegradedenigratedisparageinsultvilify

2. Make seem betterB2formal

   To make something appear more attractive, important, or admirable than it really is.

   Verherrlichen

   • The movie glorifies violence and crime.
   • Some advertisements glorify unrealistic beauty standards.
   • He tends to glorify his past experiences.

   Synonymeaggrandizeembellishexaltidealizemagnifyvarnishwhitewash

   Antonymebelittledegradedemeandenigratedisparage