Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

transmogrify

verb
/trænˈsmɒɡ.ər.faɪ/
Definition
To change or transform in a surprising or magical manner.
Examples
  • The magician claimed he could transmogrify an ordinary card into a bird.
  • As the story progressed, the character seemed to transmogrify into a version of himself from another era.
  • Using advanced technology, the artist aims to transmogrify traditional sculptures into digital representations.
Meaning
Transmogrify refers to the act of changing something into a different state or form, often with a sense of whimsy or unexpectedness.
Synonyms
  • transform
  • convert
  • alter
  • metamorphose
  • transfigure