Transmogrification

/ˌtrænzˌmɑːɡrɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
noun

The act of completely changing something or someone, often in a strange or humorous way.

Fairy tales often include some kind of transmogrification, like a frog turning into a handsome prince.
Visual representation of "transmogrification" - The act of completely changing something or someone, often in a strange or humorous way

Often appears as...

  • undergo transmogrification
  • magical transmogrification

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noun

The act of completely changing something or someone, often in a strange or humorous way.

Fairy tales often include some kind of transmogrification, like a frog turning into a handsome prince.
Visual representation of "transmogrification" - The act of completely changing something or someone, often in a strange or humorous way

Often appears as...

  • undergo transmogrification
  • magical transmogrification

Usage tips

Formal

Literary

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Literary Device

Often used in stories to show a magical or unreal transformation, adding a sense of wonder.

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The witch's transmogrification of the prince into a beast was the curse the heroine sought to reverse.
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Humorous Effect

Used to inject humor into a situation, especially through unexpected changes.

Illustration for Humorous Effect
He had an invention that promised the transmogrification of vegetables into junk food.
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Characterize Genre

Common in fantasy or science fiction, signaling that genre to the reader.

Illustration for Characterize Genre
Her novel featured transmogrifications that defied the laws of physics, sending readers on a fantastical journey.
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Literary Device

Often used in stories to show a magical or unreal transformation, adding a sense of wonder.

Illustration for Literary Device
The witch's transmogrification of the prince into a beast was the curse the heroine sought to reverse.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Humorous Effect

Used to inject humor into a situation, especially through unexpected changes.

Illustration for Humorous Effect
He had an invention that promised the transmogrification of vegetables into junk food.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Characterize Genre

Common in fantasy or science fiction, signaling that genre to the reader.

Illustration for Characterize Genre
Her novel featured transmogrifications that defied the laws of physics, sending readers on a fantastical journey.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Literary Device

Often used in stories to show a magical or unreal transformation, adding a sense of wonder.

Illustration for Literary Device
The witch's transmogrification of the prince into a beast was the curse the heroine sought to reverse.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Humorous Effect

Used to inject humor into a situation, especially through unexpected changes.

Illustration for Humorous Effect
He had an invention that promised the transmogrification of vegetables into junk food.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Characterize Genre

Common in fantasy or science fiction, signaling that genre to the reader.

Illustration for Characterize Genre
Her novel featured transmogrifications that defied the laws of physics, sending readers on a fantastical journey.
Visual representation of the word "Transmogrification"

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