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   transmogrify

   /trɑːnzˈmɒɡrɪfʌɪ/

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   • 1. transform in a surprising or magical manner: humorous "his home was transmogrified into a hippy crash pad"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: of unknown origin.

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   • 1. transmogrification noun

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   Where did the word transmogrify come from?

   • Regardless of the word’s origins, writers have found transmogrify useful for centuries. English dramatist Aphra Behn’s 1671 comic play The Amorous Prince features an early example of the word, and about a century later, Scottish poet Robert Burns used it in his poem “Address to the Unco Guid, or the Rigidly Righteous.”

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   What does transmogrify into anger mean?

   • To change thoroughly, as into a different shape or form. See Synonyms at convert. To be thoroughly changed: "He couldn't figure out why his simple desires for competence and order so often seemed to transmogrify into anger" (Chris Bohjalian). [Origin unknown.] trans·mog′ri·fi·ca′tion (-fĭ-kā′shən) n.

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   What is the difference between metamorphose and transmogrify?

   • metamorphose suggests an abrupt or startling change induced by or as if by magic or a supernatural power. transmute implies transforming into a higher element or thing. convert implies a change fitting something for a new or different use or function. transmogrify suggests a strange or preposterous metamorphosis.

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   What does transmogrify mean?

   • The meaning of TRANSMOGRIFY is to change or alter greatly and often with grotesque or humorous effect. How to use transmogrify in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Transmogrify.

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   What is the difference between convert and transmogrify?

   • convert implies a change fitting something for a new or different use or function. transmogrify suggests a strange or preposterous metamorphosis. transfigure implies a change that exalts or glorifies. Recent Examples on the Web In that freedom, hip-hop music transmogrified from songs to studies.

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   What does transmogrify mean in Harry Potter?

   • In Harry Potter, the term 'transmogrify' means 'to change or alter greatly'. This spell is not particularly advanced, as it can be learned with just two transfiguration lessons in the Harry Potter Trading Card Game.

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   Transmogrify means to change or alter greatly and often with grotesque or humorous effect. Learn the word history, synonyms, examples, and usage of transmogrify from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Transmogrify means to change or be changed completely, often in a humorous or exaggerated way. Learn how to use this word in sentences, see synonyms and translations, and explore its origin and usage in literature and media.

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   Transmogrify means to change in appearance or form, especially strangely or grotesquely; transform. It is a humorous word derived from transfigure or transmigrate with -ify. See the origin, pronunciation and usage of transmogrify.

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   Transmogrify means to change thoroughly, as into a different shape or form, especially strangely or grotesquely. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of this word, as well as synonyms and examples of usage.

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   Transmogrify means to change or transform into a different shape, esp a grotesque or bizarre one. It is a humorous word derived from a pseudo-Latin formation. See usage, synonyms, pronunciation and origin of transmogrify.

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   You've seen something transmogrify, or transform completely, if you've ever watched the process of a caterpillar becoming a butterfly.

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   Transmogrify means to change or be changed completely, often in a humorous way. Learn more about this verb, its synonyms and how to use it in sentences from various sources.