glorification

[ glawr-uh-fi-key-shuhn, glohr- ]

noun

1. a glorified or more splendid form of something.
2. the act of glorifying.
3. the state of being glorified.
4. exaltation to the glory of heaven.

Other Words From

• de·glori·fi·cation noun
• reglo·ri·fi·cation noun
• self-glori·fi·cation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of glorification¹

1425–75; late Middle English < Late Latin glōrificātiōn- (stem of glōrificātiō ), equivalent to glōrific ( āre ) to glorify + -ātiōn- -ation

Example Sentences

As Delany put it, “The extent to which the American people carry this glorification of military crusaders is beyond a parallel. ... The extent to which this homage is carried ceases to be respectful since it is neither kind nor complimentary, but like the homage of the serf to the noble or the vassal to his lord, it is ludicrous.”

From Salon

But many Ghanaians have been mocking its installation - outside a hospital in the city of Sekondi - seeing it as "self glorification".

From BBC

But over the years, everyone accused of involvement in Kanwar’s death and the glorification that followed has been cleared by courts.

From BBC

After its glorification was made illegal, the group dropped sati from its name.

From BBC

Fourteen women’s groups in Rajasthan have written a letter to Chief Minister Bhajan Lal asking him to ensure the government challenges the order in the high court and also makes all attempts to prevent glorification of sati.

From BBC