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Glorified
Definition
to praise or honor someone or something
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Common collocations
- glorified prison
- glorified servant
- glorified prostitute
- glorified war
- glorified position
- glorified mess
- glorified mistake
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Usage note
Often used to imply that something is being presented as better or more important than it actually is, sometimes with a negative or critical connotation.
Example sentences
- The hero was glorified for his bravery.
- The artist's work was glorified at the exhibit.
- The team was glorified for winning the championship.
- The king was glorified by his subjects.
- The actress was glorified for her stunning performance.
Quotes
The true test of a leader is whether his followers will adhere to his cause from their own volition, enduring the most arduous hardships without being forced to do so, and remaining steadfast in the moments of greatest peril. - Xenophon
We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily differences we can make which, over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee. - Marian Wright Edelman
I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession. - John Wooden