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deglorify

glo·ri·fy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [glawr-uh-fahy, glohr-]
    • /ˈglɔr əˌfaɪ, ˈgloʊr-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [glawr-uh-fahy, glohr-]
    • /ˈglɔr əˌfaɪ, ˈgloʊr-/

Definitions of deglorify word

  • verb with object deglorify to cause to be or treat as being more splendid, excellent, etc., than would normally be considered. 1
  • verb with object deglorify to honor with praise, admiration, or worship; extol. 1
  • verb with object deglorify to make glorious; invest with glory. 1
  • verb with object deglorify to praise the glory of (God), especially as an act of worship. 1

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Origin of deglorify

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Old French glorifier < Late Latin glōrificāre. See glory, -fy

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Parts of speech for Deglorify

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

deglorify popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

deglorify usage trend in Literature

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