transfiguration

(noun)

noun

1. (Christianity) a church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus

Definition categories: time

2. (New Testament) the sudden emanation of radiance from the person of Jesus

Definition categories: event, miracle

3. a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances

Similar word(s): metamorphosis

Definition categories: act, alteration, revision

4. the act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify

Definition categories: act, transformation, translation