First Known Use: 1656
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transmogrify
verb trans·mog·ri·fy \tran(t)s-ˈmä-grə-ˌfī, tranz-\
trans·mog·ri·fiedtrans·mog·ri·fy·ing
Definition of TRANSMOGRIFY
transitive verb
: to change or alter greatly and often with grotesque or humorous effect
intransitive verb
: to become transmogrified
— trans·mog·ri·fi·ca·tion \(ˌ)tran(t)s-ˌmä-grə-fə-ˈkā-shən, (ˌ)tranz-\ noun
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Origin of TRANSMOGRIFY
origin unknown
Synonym Discussion of TRANSMOGRIFY
transform, metamorphose, transmute, convert, transmogrify, transfigure mean to change a thing into a different thing. transform implies a major change in form, nature, or function <transformed a small company into a corporate giant>. metamorphose suggests an abrupt or startling change induced by or as if by magic or a supernatural power <awkward girls metamorphosed into graceful ballerinas>. transmute implies transforming into a higher element or thing <attempted to transmute lead into gold>. convert implies a change fitting something for a new or different use or function <converted the study into a nursery>. transmogrify suggests a strange or preposterous metamorphosis <a story in which a frog is transmogrified into a prince>. transfigure implies a change that exalts or glorifies <joy transfigured her face>.
Rhymes with TRANSMOGRIFY
acetify, acidify, ammonify, aniline dye, a priori, beatify, bourgeoisify, commodify, complexify, decalcify, decertify, declassify, demystify, denazify, desanctify, desertify, detoxify, Dioscuri, disqualify, dissatisfy, diversify, electric eye, electrify, emulsify, esterify, exemplify, facetiae, Gorno-Altay, hang out to dry, Helvetii, humidify, identify, indemnify, intensify, money supply, objectify, personify, preoccupy, reliquiae, revivify, rigidify, sacrifice fly, saponify, see eye to eye, solemnify, solidify, syllabify, turn a blind eye, undersupply, vox populi, water supply
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