self-deifying

de·i·fy

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Definitions of self-deifying word

verb with object self-deifying 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 self-deifying to adore or regard as a deity: to deify wealth. 1

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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adjective

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preposition

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exclamation

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.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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