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An annual feast day, observed on August 6th (Gregorian) or 19th (Julian), celebrating the miracle when the face of Jesus "shone like the sun" before the apostles.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: Christianity
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The miracle itself.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: Christianity
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noun
A major change in appearance or form; a metamorphosis.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: development, transfiguration, transformation, conversion, metamorphosis, transfigurement, transmogrification, transmutation, sea change
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A change that exalts or glorifies.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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superposition of one or more ideal-elements in comparison with other real ones, often through imagination but sometimes at the risk of confusing when not clearly realized.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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the act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: transformation, translation
noun
a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: metamorphosis
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Broader terms: revision, alteration
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(New Testament) the sudden emanation of radiance from the person of Jesus
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Transfiguration of Jesus
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Broader terms: miracle
noun
(Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Transfiguration Day, August 6
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: Christian holy day
History
From Middle English transfiguracioun, from Old French transfiguracion, Anglo-Norman transfiguraciun, and Latin transfigūrātio.
Across languages
34 source translations are retained for this English entry.
