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transfigurative

transfigurative

9.5
Giving people and things a holy or spiritual appearance
  • adjective
  • /trænsˈfɪɡərətɪv/
  • Literature
translation icon : transfigurativo
  • The artist's use of light had a transfigurative effect that made the painting appear almost divine.

Examples

  • Many found the ceremony to be a deeply transfigurative experience, changing their outlook on life.

  • The leader's speech was so transfigurative that it inspired hope in everyone present.

  • The artist's use of light had a transfigurative effect on the entire painting.

  • The transfigurative experience left her feeling renewed.

  • His art has a transfigurative quality that captivates viewers.

  • Many found the ceremony to be a deeply transfigurative experience that elevated their spiritual perspective.

  • The leader's transfigurative speech uplifted the crowd, leaving them feeling inspired and hopeful.

Synonyms

theophanic
vstransfigurative
  • Specialized
9.9

Showing a god appearing to people or seeming like a god

causes a change that makes someone look glorified or spiritually elevated

How Glorifying

transfigurative
  • Literature
9.5
uplifting
1 4.1
ordinary
5 2.0

Surface Forms

transfigurative positive

Morphology

transfigurative = transfigure (semi-transparent) = transfigure + ative

Formed by the regular suffixation of '-ative' to the verb 'transfigure'.

Etymology

Transfigurative comes from the parts trans- 'across' and figura 'form', the same root as figure. In old religious stories it meant changing into a glorious or 'holy' form, so a transfigurative experience is one that makes someone or something seem glorified or spiritually higher.