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Synonyms of apotheosis

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Another word for apotheosis is deification. Other synonyms of apotheosis are exaltation, theogenesis and peak.

Synonyms and similar words for apotheosis

nounThe fact or action of becoming or making into a god; deification.

  • deificationThe act of deifying; exaltation to divine honors; apotheosis.
  • theogenesisSynonym of theogony.
  • exaltationApotheosis; becoming a god in the highest degree of glory after death.

nounGlorification, exaltation; crediting someone or something with extraordinary power or status.

nounA glorified example or ideal; the apex or pinnacle (of a concept or belief).

nounThe best moment or highest point in the development of something, for example of a life or career...

  • climax
  • culmination
  • peakThe highest value reached by some quantity in a time period.
  • pinnacleAn all-time high; a point of greatest achievement or success.

nounRelease from earthly life, ascension to heaven; death.

Meaning of apotheosis

  1. noun The fact or action of becoming or making into a god; deification.
  2. noun Glorification, exaltation; crediting someone or something with extraordinary power or status.
  3. noun A glorified example or ideal; the apex or pinnacle (of a concept or belief).

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Questions about synonyms of apotheosis

What is another word for apotheosis?
Apotheosis has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as deification, exaltation, theogenesis and peak.
What does apotheosis mean?
Apotheosis means the fact or action of becoming or making into a god; deification.

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