apotheosis
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British pronunciation
/ɐpˌɒθiːˈə‍ʊsɪs/

Definition & Meaning of "apotheosis"in English

Apotheosis
01

the act of elevating a person's rank to that of a god

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The emperor ’s apotheosis was celebrated with grand ceremonies and rituals.
The artist depicted the apotheosis of the king in a majestic painting.
02

the most flawless version of something

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His career reached its apotheosis when he was awarded the Nobel Prize.
The novel 's apotheosis occurs in the final chapter, where all the storylines converge dramatically.
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