Apotheosis

/əˌpɒθ.iːˈəʊ.sɪs/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Apotheosis

noun

  1. The fact or action of becoming or making into a god; deification.
  2. Glorification, exaltation; crediting someone or something with extraordinary power or status.

    "The turn of the century saw the apotheosis of digital technology."

  3. A glorified example or ideal; the apex or pinnacle (of a concept or belief).
  4. The best moment or highest point in the development of something, for example of a life or career; the apex, culmination, or climax (of a development).

    "The apotheosis of her career was her appointment as chairman."

  5. Release from earthly life, ascension to heaven; death.

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

apexclimaxculminationpeakpinnacleparagondeathdeificationexaltationglorification