(v) change completely the nature or appearance of, Syn. transmogrify, transfigure, Example:In Kafka's story, a person metamorphoses into a bug; The treatment and diet transfigured her into a beautiful young woman; Jesus was transfigured after his resurrection
(v) change in outward structure or looks, Syn. metamorphose, transmute, Example:He transformed into a monster; The salesman metamorphosed into an ugly beetle
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Metamorphosed p. pr. & vb. n. Metamorphosing. ] [ Cf. F. métamorphoser. ] To change into a different form; to transform; to transmute. [ 1913 Webster ]
And earth was metamorphosed into man. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]