transfiguration

/ˌtrænsfɪɡjəˈreɪʃən/
noun
  1. A complete change in form or appearance, especially into something more beautiful or spiritual.
    • The sunrise over the mountains caused a transfiguration of the entire landscape.
    • The artist's transfiguration of the old building into a modern gallery amazed everyone.
    • In the story, the ugly duckling's transfiguration into a swan is a symbol of inner beauty.
  2. In Christianity, the event when Jesus appeared in divine glory on a mountain, as described in the Bible.
    • The Transfiguration is an important story in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
    • Many churches celebrate the Transfiguration of Jesus on August 6th.
    • During the Transfiguration, Jesus' face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light.
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