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- [dee-uh-fahy]
- /ˈdi əˌfaɪ/
- /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.faɪ/
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- [dee-uh-fahy]
- /ˈdi əˌfaɪ/
Definitions of deified word
- verb with object deified to make a god of; exalt to the rank of a deity; personify as a deity: to deify a beloved king. 1
- verb with object deified to adore or regard as a deity: to deify wealth. 1
- noun deified Simple past tense and past participle of deify. 1
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Origin of deified
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English deifien < Old French deifier < Late Latin deificāre. See deification, -ify
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Parts of speech for Deified
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
deified popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
deified usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for deified
adjective deified
- hallowed — regarded as holy; venerated; sacred: Hallowed be Thy name; the hallowed saints; our hallowed political institutions.
Antonyms for deified
verb deified
- condemned — A condemned man or woman is going to be executed.
- criticized — to censure or find fault with.
- hated — to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest: to hate the enemy; to hate bigotry.
- degraded — disgraced, debased, depraved, etc.
- dishonored — lack or loss of honor; disgraceful or dishonest character or conduct.
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