apotheosizing
Meaning
the act of elevating someone to divine status or glory (দেবত্বে উত্তীর্ণ করা বা দেবতারূপে রূপান্তরিত করা)
Pronunciation
অ্যাপোথিওসাইজিং (æ'pōthiosā'ijing)
Synonyms
deification, divinization, glorification, exaltation, idolization, veneration, sanctification, ennoblement
Synonyms
His deification by the followers was unexpected.
The divinization of the king was celebrated annually.
The glorification of the hero inspired many.
His exaltation to the status of a saint was controversial.
The idolization of sports figures often clouds judgment.
Veneration of the ancestors is a common practice.
The sanctification of the space made it feel sacred.
The ennoblement of the common man is a recurring theme.
Antonyms
The demonization of the political opponent was rampant.
The vilification of their actions was unjust.
His humiliation was public and unavoidable.
The devaluation of his reputation hurt him deeply.
Denigration of his character was unfounded.
To ridicule the idea was a mistake.
His actions brought disgrace to the family.
The denouncement of his actions was swift.
Phrases
That performance was a moment of apotheosis for the artist.
Winning the award represented the apotheosis of his success.
In an act of apotheosis, he was praised for his noble deeds.
The story tells of the apotheosis of a hero after their sacrifice.
Apotheosis in literature is often achieved through character development.