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glorifying

UK
/ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡlɔːrəˌfaɪɪŋ/

Translations

glorifyingadjective
UK
/ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡlɔːrəˌfaɪɪŋ/
glorifiantQui présente quelqu’un ou quelque chose sous un jour excessivement positif.
His glorifying remarks made the accomplishment seem far greater than it was.
Ses remarques glorifiantes donnaient à l’accomplissement une importance bien plus grande qu’il n’en avait réellement.
Additional translations
dithyrambiqueEmploi plus courant pour un éloge excessif ou emphatique.
Synonyms
commendatory
praising
laudatory
lauding
extolling
hagiographic
lionizing
idolizing
eulogistic
exalting
adulatory
celebratory
glorifyingnoun
UK
/ˈɡlɔː.rɪˌfaɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈɡlɔːr.əˌfaɪ.ɪŋ/
Used as a gerund meaning 'the act of praising or honoring', typically uncountable.
glorificationAction ou processus consistant à glorifier, souvent de façon excessive.
The glorifying of violence in the media can desensitize audiences.
La glorification de la violence dans les médias peut désensibiliser le public.
Synonyms
extolment
glorification
praise
exaltation
adulation
veneration
worship
homage
acclaim
idolization
laudation
glorifyverb

glorifying

Gerund

glorified
Past Simple
glorified
Past Participle
glorifying
Gerund
UK
/ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ/
US
/ˈɡlɔːrəˌfaɪ/
glorifierSens religieux : rendre gloire à Dieu ou à une divinité.
Believers gathered to glorify God with songs and prayers.
Les croyants se sont rassemblés pour glorifier Dieu par des chants et des prières.
The community gathered to glorify the achievements of their local hero.
La communauté s’est réunie pour glorifier les réalisations de son héros local.
enjoliverSens figuré : présenter de manière plus flatteuse ou plus belle que la réalité.
The movie tends to glorify the lifestyle of the rich and famous.
Le film tend à enjoliver le mode de vie des riches et des célébrités.
valoriserSens : donner plus d’importance ou de valeur à quelque chose.
The new policy aims to glorify the role of teachers in society.
La nouvelle politique vise à valoriser le rôle des enseignants dans la société.
Additional translations
magnifierPlus soutenu ; met l’accent sur l’exaltation ou la mise en valeur.
Synonyms
exalt
elevate
extol
laud
admire
worship
honor
praise
magnify
celebrate
Antonyms
diminish
belittle
disparage

Definitions

glorifyingadjective
Praising or honoring someone or something in an exaggerated or overly positive manner.
His glorifying remarks made the accomplishment seem far greater than it was.
glorifyingnoun
The act or process of praising or honoring someone or something, often excessively or undeservedly.
The glorifying of violence in the media can desensitize audiences.
glorifyverb
To praise or honor something or someone highly.
The community gathered to glorify the achievements of their local hero.
To make something appear more splendid or excellent than it actually is.
The movie tends to glorify the lifestyle of the rich and famous.
To elevate something to a position of greater importance or value.
The new policy aims to glorify the role of teachers in society.
To worship or ascribe glory to (a deity); to exalt.
Believers gathered to glorify God with songs and prayers.
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