glorified
/ˈɡlɔrəfaɪd/
adjective
- Made to seem more important, impressive, or special than is actually the case.
- The apartment was just a glorified closet with a tiny window.
- His new job title was a glorified version of his old position.
- The so-called luxury resort was really a glorified motel.
- Given great honor, praise, or glory; exalted.
- In the painting, the saint appears in a glorified form surrounded by light.
- The glorified hero was welcomed with a parade.
- The glorified athletes received medals and standing ovations.
verb
- Past tense of glorify: to praise or honor highly, or to make something seem better than it is.
- They glorified the simple meal as if it were a feast.
- The director glorified the actor's performance in every interview.
- History books often glorified the deeds of ancient kings.