glorify verb glo· ri· fy ˈglōr-ə-ˌfī ˈglȯr- glorified; glorifying 1 : worship entry 2 sense 1, adore 2

Showing respect and admiration (Definition of glorified from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

1. To give glory, honor, or high praise to; exalt. 2. To cause to be or seem more glorious or excellent than is actually the case: a description that glorified a cabin into a mansion. 3. To give glory to, …

You use glorified to indicate that something is less important or impressive than its name suggests. The fountain's just like a glorified paddling pool.

Definition of glorified adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

glorified, glorifying to cause to be or treat as being more splendid, excellent, etc., than would normally be considered. to honor with praise, admiration, or worship; extol. Synonyms: celebrate, worship, praise, …

Glorified generally means to be given an excessively high status, undue praise, or portrayed in an overly positive or embellished way. It could also mean to be treated with honor, respect, admiration, or even …

glorified Add to list /ˌglɔrəˈfaɪd/ IPA guide Definitions of glorified adjective accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing synonyms: canonised, canonized

GLORIFIED meaning: used to say that someone or something that seems to be impressive is actually not very important, powerful, etc.

Glorified means given praise, honor, or distinction, often making something seem more important or impressive than it really is. It can also describe something elevated in status.