Apoteosis (en. Apotheosis)

/apo.te.o.sis/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Culminating moment in which maximum splendor or recognition is achieved.
The apotheosis of his career came with the Nobel Prize.
La apoteosis de su carrera llegó con el premio Nobel.
Exaltation or elevation to a higher level.
The apotheosis of architecture can be seen in the great cathedrals.
La apoteosis de la arquitectura se puede ver en las grandes catedrales.
Final or culminating scene of a show or event.
The work ended in an apotheosis that left everyone emotional.
La obra terminó en una apoteosis que dejó a todos emocionados.

Etymology

From the Greek 'apotheosis', which means 'deification' or 'exaltation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

apotheosis of victory
Moment of maximum triumph and celebration.
apoteosis de la victoria
to live in apotheosis
To enjoy a period of great joy or success.
vivir en apoteosis
the apotheosis of a work
The most impactful and memorable moment of a show or artistic creation.
la apoteosis de una obra

Related Words

culmination
The highest or most advanced point of a process.
culminación
pinnacle
Maximum height or highest point of something.
apogeo
deification
The act of turning into a god or attributing divine qualities.
deificación

Slang Meanings

Epic or impressive moment.
That play was pure apotheosis.
Esa jugada fue pura apoteosis.
Excess of emotion or spectacle.
The party was a total apotheosis; I had never seen anything like it!
La fiesta fue una apoteosis total, ¡nunca había visto algo así!