Definition of Apotheosis

1. Noun. Model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal.

Exact synonyms: Ideal, Nonesuch, Nonpareil, Nonsuch, Paragon, Saint
Specialized synonyms: Crackerjack, Jimdandy, Jimhickey, Class Act, Humdinger
Generic synonyms: Model, Role Model
Derivative terms: Apotheosise, Apotheosize, Sainthood, Sanctify

2. Noun. The elevation of a person (as to the status of a god).
Exact synonyms: Deification, Exaltation
Generic synonyms: Worship
Derivative terms: Deify, Deify, Exalt, Exalt

Definition of Apotheosis

1. n. pl. The act of elevating a mortal to the rank of, and placing him among, "the gods;" deification.

Definition of Apotheosis

1. [n -THEOSES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Apotheosis

apotheces
apothecia
apothecial
apothecium
apothecium
apothegm
apothegm
apothegmatic
apothegmatical
apothegms
apothem
apothem
apothems
apotheose
apotheoses
apotheosis (current term)
apotheosise
apotheosize
apotheosized
apotheosizes
apotheosizing
apotome
apotropaic
apotropaically
apoxesis
apozem
apozem
apozems
app
appaid

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