glorify
verb (used with object)
to cause to be or treat as being more splendid, excellent, etc., than would normally be considered.
glorified
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past participleof glorify.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof glorify.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
glorifyverb (used with object)to cause to be or treat as being more splendid, excellent, etc., than would normally be considered.
Example Sentences
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In the meantime, her own Los Angeles abode became more of a glorified closet than a true home.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
Hiding away in a glorified ice chest would also have been a blow to the 80-year-old’s dignity.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
“He was glorified in a way that ultimately turned some people against him.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Tuchel was unhappy with England's lack of intensity in their opening friendly against New Zealand in Tampa, the 1-0 win effectively a glorified training session as he fielded two different teams in each half.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
When we began to move, it wasn’t really dancing—just some glorified swaying.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
