transmogrify

[ trans-mog-ruh-fahy, tranz- ]

verb (used with object)

, trans·mog·ri·fied, trans·mog·ri·fy·ing.

1. to change in appearance or form, especially strangely or grotesquely; transform.

transmogrify

/ trænzˈmɒɡrɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. humorous.
   tr to change or transform into a different shape, esp a grotesque or bizarre one

Derived Forms

• transˌmogrifiˈcation, noun

Other Words From

• trans·mogri·fi·cation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of transmogrify¹

1650–60; earlier also transmigrify, transmography; apparently a pseudo-Latinism with transfigure or transmigrate + -ify

Word History and Origins

Origin of transmogrify¹

C17: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

“Lightscape” will then transmogrify into an exhibition opening Dec. 17 at the Marciano Art Foundation in L.A.’s Windsor Square neighborhood, where Aitken’s film will be “exploded” onto seven screens and extended with physical artwork related to the film.

From Los Angeles Times

Seeing Powell transmogrify from nerdy Gary to five o’clock shadow Ron and back again is both hilarious and tantalizing, while Arjona has a big-eyed innocence crossed with wily smarts that keeps everyone, including Gary, guessing.

From New York Times

Werewolves transmogrify to lupine form during a full moon and crave the hunt, especially when humans are the prey.

From Scientific American

There’s something inherently rebellious about jorts because they transmogrify jeans, making them skimpier, sexier and, in some cases, snugger.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s something inherently rebellious about jorts because they transmogrify jeans, making them skimpier, sexier and, in some cases, snugger.

From Los Angeles Times