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glorified; glorifying
Definition of glorify
2 : to light up brilliantly
Chandeliers glorified the entire room.
3a : to represent as glorious : extol a song glorifying romantic love
b : to cause to be or seem to be better than the actual condition
the new position is just a glorified version of the old stockroom job
4 : to give glory to (as in worship)
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