deification

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus par lequel quelqu'un ou quelque chose est élevé au rang de dieu, ou l'état de celui qui est vénéré ou considéré comme divin.

A noun referring to the act or process of making someone or something into a god, or the state of being regarded or treated as divine.

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1. Elevation to divine statusC1formal

   The act or process of making someone or something into a god, or the state of being regarded as a god.

   Déification

   • The deification of Roman emperors was a common practice in ancient times.
   • Some critics argue that celebrity culture leads to the deification of ordinary people.
   • The pharaoh's deification was central to the religious beliefs of ancient Egypt.

   Synonymesapotheosisexaltationglorification

   Antonymesdegradationdemotiondisparagementhumiliationvilification

2. Embodiment of divine qualitiesC1formal

   A person or thing that perfectly represents or embodies the qualities of a god.

   Incarnation divine

   • To her followers, she was the deification of wisdom and compassion.
   • The statue was considered a deification of beauty and strength.
   • In the poem, the hero is portrayed as a deification of courage.

   Synonymesapotheosisembodimentincarnationpersonification

3. Excessive glorificationC2formal

   The act of treating a person or thing with extreme admiration or reverence, as if they were divine.

   Déification excessive

   • The deification of political leaders can be dangerous for a democracy.
   • Modern society often engages in the deification of athletes and musicians.
   • His biography avoids the deification of its subject, presenting a balanced view.

   Synonymesadorationapotheosisexaltationglorificationidolizationvenerationworship