transfigure

verb
UK: /trænsˈfɪɡə/
US: /trænsˈfɪɡjər/

  1. To change the appearance of someone or something, often in a surprising or magical way.

    1. The light can transfigure a room.
    2. Her grief seemed to transfigure her, making her appear much older.

  2. To change something into something more beautiful or elevated.

    1. Love can transfigure ordinary moments.
    2. The artist sought to transfigure everyday objects into works of art.

Synonyms

transform metamorphose alter convert
transfigure adjective

  1. Having been changed in appearance or form, often to a more beautiful or spiritual state.

    1. A transfigured landscape after the storm.
    2. The actress emerged onto the stage, a transfigured vision of elegance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "transfigure" in English means: To change the appearance of someone or something, often in a surprising or magical way., To change something into something more beautiful or elevated..

The phonetic transcription of "transfigure" is /trænsˈfɪɡə/ in British English and /trænsˈfɪɡjər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "transfigure": transform, metamorphose, alter, convert.

Example usage of "transfigure": "The light can transfigure a room.". More examples on the page.