transmogrify
To substantially or completely alter the form ofTo substantially or completely alter the form of.
» In the play, the actor suddenly transmogrified into a monster.
Meaning
2 senses(humorous, often, transitive)To substantially or completely alter the form of.
transformieren, gänzlich ummodeln
(humorous, intransitive, often)To completely alter one's form.
change completely the nature or appearance of
Examples
2 sentencesIn the play, the actor suddenly transmogrified into a monster.
He had transmogrified himself; in his working dress he looked more “a gentleman” than he had done in his Sunday coat.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
17th century; origin uncertain, but possibly from transmigure, transmigrate. It is also po17th century; origin uncertain, but possibly from transmigure, transmigrate. It is also possible that this word is a formation derived from maugre, hence it originally signified the "evil eye", but under the influence of the former etymologies shifted its meaning to its sense of "transformation". Another possibility is a humorous blending of transfigure and modify.
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Forms
transmogrifies, transmogrifying, transmogrified, transmogrified| Base form | transmogrify · to transmogrify |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | transmogrifies |
| Present participle | transmogrifying |
| Past simple | transmogrified |
| Past participle | transmogrified |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
15 synonyms- change completely the nature or appearance of:metamorphosetransfigure
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle