| transfiguration | (n) (Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus, Syn. Transfiguration Day, August 6 |
| transfiguration | (n) (New Testament) the sudden emanation of radiance from the person of Jesus, Syn. Transfiguration of Jesus |
| transfiguration | (n) a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances, Syn. metamorphosis, Example: the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting |
| transfiguration | (n) the act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify |
| transfigure | (v) elevate or idealize, in allusion to Christ's transfiguration, Syn. spiritualize, glorify |
| Transfigurate | v. t. To transfigure; to transform. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Transfiguratien | n. [ L. transfiguratio: cf. transfiguration. ] |
| Transfigure | v. t. [ Jesus ] was transfigured before them; and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. Matt. xvii. 2. [ 1913 Webster ] |