transfiguration
Glorifying change of form
Transfiguration is a dramatic change in form or appearance, especially one that elevates or glorifies.
The word suggests transformation that reveals something's true or ideal nature rather than merely altering it: Her face underwent a transfiguration when she saw him.
In fantasy fiction, particularly the Harry Potter series, transfiguration is a branch of magic that changes objects into other objects. (Capitalized Transfiguration refers to the biblical event.)
Making current again
- awakeningReturn to consciousness
- rebirthSpiritual or physical regeneration
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
revival · transformation · becoming · growth · inner · spiritual · profound · radical
Pupal casing for metamorphosis
- caterpillarMoth or butterfly young
- butterflyWinged insect from caterpillar
- cocoonSilk wrapping for transformation
- morphogenesisDevelopmental shape emergence
larva · pupa · emergence · molt · transformation · development · stages · Kafka
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- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
- sorceryPractice of dark magic
- wizardryPractice of casting spells
- conjurationMagical act of summoning
incantation · transmutation · shape-shifting · polymorph · transmogrification · bewitchment · charm · hex
Complete change of form
- philosopher's stoneLegendary substance enabling transmutation
- hermeticismAirtight, impervious condition
- quintessencePurest embodiment of something
- crucibleVessel for extreme heat
elixir · mercury · sulfur · salt · calcination · sublimation · coagulation · distillation
Complete appearance overhaul
- reimaginingFresh interpretation of existing material
- reinventionComplete self-transformation
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
- redesignCreate anew with changes
reworking · revision · remodeling · restyling · before and after · radical · stunning · complete
renewal
Making current again
- awakeningReturn to consciousness
- rebirthSpiritual or physical regeneration
- regenerationBiological self-repair process
rejuvenation · revival · transformation · becoming · growth · inner · spiritual · profound · radical · journey
chrysalis
Pupal casing for metamorphosis
- caterpillarMoth or butterfly young
- butterflyWinged insect from caterpillar
- cocoonSilk wrapping for transformation
morphogenesis · larva · pupa · emergence · molt · transformation · development · stages · Kafka · Ovid
spell
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- enchantmentMagical influence over someone
- sorceryPractice of dark magic
- wizardryPractice of casting spells
conjuration · incantation · transmutation · shape-shifting · polymorph · transmogrification · bewitchment · charm · hex · illusion
transmutation
Complete change of form
- philosopher's stoneLegendary substance enabling transmutation
- hermeticismAirtight, impervious condition
- quintessencePurest embodiment of something
crucible · elixir · mercury · sulfur · salt · calcination · sublimation · coagulation · distillation · base metal
makeover
Complete appearance overhaul
- reimaginingFresh interpretation of existing material
- reinventionComplete self-transformation
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
redesign · reworking · revision · remodeling · restyling · before and after · radical · stunning · complete · visual
- Bible visionswheels within wheels, valley of dry bones, valley of bones, dry bones, burning bush
- biblical miracleswalking on water, water into wine, raising Lazarus, calming the storm, loaves and fishes
- GospelsJesus, gospels, Jesus Christ, apostles, Gospel of Mark
- deificationapotheosis, deification, divinization, divine status, godhood
- magicwizard, wand, sorcerer, witchcraft, mage
- BibleOld Testament, New Testament, Holy Scriptures, Adam, Moses
transfigurationstasis
State of inactivity
permanence · unchangingness · constancy · immutability · fixity
transfigurationdisfigurement
Marred physical appearance
degradation · debasement · corruption · defacement · damnation
transfigurationdisguise
Identity-concealing alteration
masquerade · concealment · facade · mask · camouflage