"transfiguration" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

(Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus (synset 115324610)
referred to in: christian religion, christianity - a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior

is a type of: christian holy day - a religious holiday for Christians

same as: august 6, transfiguration day
(New Testament) the sudden emanation of radiance from the person of Jesus (synset 107372977)
referred to in: new testament - the collection of books of the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline and other epistles, and Revelation; composed soon after Christ's death; the second half of the Christian Bible

is a type of: miracle - a marvellous event manifesting a supernatural act of a divine agent

same as: transfiguration of jesus
A striking change in appearance or character or circumstances (synset 100403116)
"the metamorphosis of the old house into something new and exciting"

is a type of: alteration, revision - the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)

same as: metamorphosis
The act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify (synset 100400525)
is a type of: transformation, translation - the act of changing in form or shape or appearance