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Glorifying: meaning, definitions and examples

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glorifying

 

[ ɡlɔːrɪfaɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

describing praise

Glorifying refers to the act of praising or honoring someone or something to an excessive degree, often elevating it to a divine or heroic status. This term can imply a lack of critical perspective, as it focuses solely on positive aspects.

Synonyms

exalting, hailing, idolizing, praising

Examples of usage

  • The article is glorifying the achievements of the athletes.
  • Many films glorifying war fail to show its devastating effects.
  • She was accused of glorifying toxic behavior in her music.

Translations

Translations of the word "glorifying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 glorificando

🇮🇳 महिमा देना

🇩🇪 verherrlichend

🇮🇩 memuliakan

🇺🇦 славлення

🇵🇱 chwalebny

🇯🇵 賛美する

🇫🇷 glorifiant

🇪🇸 glorificando

🇹🇷 yüceltme

🇰🇷 영광을 주다

🇸🇦 تمجيد

🇨🇿 oslavující

🇸🇰 oslavujúci

🇨🇳 赞美

🇸🇮 slavljajoč

🇮🇸 dýrka

🇰🇿 даңқтау

🇬🇪 დიდების მინიჭება

🇦🇿 şərəfləndirmək

🇲🇽 glorificando

Word origin

The word 'glorifying' originates from the Latin word 'glorificare', which means 'to glorify'. It encompasses the concept of bringing honor and glory to someone or something, highlighting positive traits or achievements. The root 'gloria' translates to 'glory', indicating a state of high honor or admiration. The usage of 'glorify' has evolved over time, stretching back to Middle English where it appeared in forms such as 'glorifien'. The term is commonly used in religious contexts to describe the act of giving praise to deities, but has expanded to include secular uses where individuals, events, or concepts are excessively praised.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,147, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.