Associations to the word «Transfiguration»

Wiktionary

TRANSFIGURATION, noun. A large change in appearance or form; a metamorphosis
TRANSFIGURATION, noun. A change that exalts or glorifies
TRANSFIGURATION, proper noun. (Christianity) An annual feast day celebrating the miracle when the face of Jesus "shone like the sun" before the apostles observed on August 6th (Gregorian) or 19th (Julian)
TRANSFIGURATION, proper noun. (Christianity) The miracle itself

Dictionary definition

TRANSFIGURATION, noun. (Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus.
TRANSFIGURATION, noun. (New Testament) the sudden emanation of radiance from the person of Jesus.
TRANSFIGURATION, noun. A striking change in appearance or character or circumstances; "the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting".
TRANSFIGURATION, noun. The act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify.

Wise words

Words differently arranged have a different meaning, and meanings differently arranged have different effects.
Blaise Pascal