Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

apotheoses

noun

/əˌpɔːθiˈoʊsɪz/

Definition

The highest point of development or elevation, often used to refer to someone being elevated to divine status.

Examples

The apotheoses of the artist’s career came with the unveiling of the masterpiece.
Many cultures have their myths about the apotheoses of heroes.
The film presented an apotheosis of love and sacrifice.

Meaning

Apotheoses refers to the act of elevating someone or something to divine status or treating them as a god. It can also denote a peak moment in a person’s life or career.