canonised

• Qualifie ce qui a été officiellement déclaré saint par l'Église ; s'emploie aussi métaphoriquement pour ce qui a été formellement reconnu comme conforme aux normes les plus élevées.

Describes something that has been officially declared a saint by the Church; also used metaphorically to mean something that has been formally accepted as being of the highest standard.

1. Accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standingC1formal

   Given a status of being officially recognized as sacred, authoritative, or beyond criticism.

   canonisé (sens figuré)

   • The author's works have been canonised as essential reading in the field.
   • Certain historical documents are canonised by scholars as definitive sources.
   • The film has been canonised by critics as a masterpiece of cinema.

   Synonymesbeatifiedconsecratedhallowedsacrosanctsanctified

   Antonymesprofaneunauthorizedunhallowedunsanctioned

• Déclarer officiellement quelqu'un saint dans l'Église catholique romaine ; vénérer comme une relique ou glorifier.

To officially declare someone a saint in the Roman Catholic Church; to treat as sacred or glorify.

1. Declare a saintC1formal

   To officially declare a deceased person to be a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.

   Canoniser

   • The Pope canonised Mother Teresa in 2016.
   • Many martyrs were canonised centuries after their death.
   • The process to canonise a person requires evidence of miracles.

   Synonymessaint

   Antonymesdefrockprofane

2. Treat as sacredC2formal

   To regard someone or something with great reverence, as if they were holy or beyond criticism.

   Traiter comme sacré

   • Fans often canonise their favourite celebrities, ignoring their flaws.
   • Some historians tend to canonise certain political leaders.
   • The media should not canonise public figures without scrutiny.

   Synonymesconsecratedeifyhallowreveresanctifyvenerateworship

   Antonymesdesecrateprofanevilify