'Transfiguring' definitions:

Definition of 'Transfiguring'

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  • Transfigure \Trans*fig"ure\ (?; 135), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Transfigured; p. pr. & vb. n. Transfiguring.] [F. transfigurer, L. transfigurare, transfiguratum; trans across, over + figurare to form, shape. See Figure, v. t.]
  • 1. To change the outward form or appearance of; to metamorphose; to transform. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Especially, to change to something exalted and glorious; to give an ideal form to. [1913 Webster]
  • [Jesus] was transfigured before them; and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. --Matt. xvii. 2. [1913 Webster]

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