Apotheoses — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ə-ˌpä-thē-ˈō-səs/ apo·the·o·sis

Meaning & Definition of Apotheoses

Apotheoses (noun)

  1. the perfect form or example of something, quintessence
  2. the highest or best part of something, peak
  3. elevation to divine status, deification

Apotheoses (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the most perfect type or example

    "the apotheosis of the picaresque novel"

    similar: acmes, beau ideals, bywords, classics, epitomes, exemplars, ideals, perfections, quintessences
    related: archetypes, models, prototypes, paradigms, standards, nonpareils, paragons, abstracts, avatars, embodiers, embodiments, incarnations, incorporations, manifestations, personifications, heights, last words, meridians, ultimates, zeniths, benchmarks, criteria, touchstones, yardsticks

Related Entry: Apotheosis (noun)

Apotheosis is a different word from Apotheoses. The synonyms below are for apotheosis, not for apotheoses.

  1. the most perfect type or example

    "the apotheosis of the picaresque novel"

    similar: acme, beau ideal, byword, classic, epitome, exemplar, ideal, perfection, quintessence
    related: archetype, model, prototype, paradigm, standard, nonpareil, paragon, abstract, avatar, embodier, embodiment, incarnation, incorporation, manifestation, personification, height, last word, meridian, ultimate, zenith, benchmark, criterion, touchstone, yardstick

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Apotheoses

The most common words with a similar meaning to Apotheoses:

acmes, beau ideals, bywords, classics, epitomes, exemplars, ideals, perfections, quintessences

Related Words for Apotheoses

archetypes, models, prototypes, paradigms, standards, nonpareils, paragons, abstracts, avatars, embodiers, embodiments, incarnations, incorporations, manifestations, personifications, heights, last words, meridians, ultimates, zeniths, benchmarks, criteria, touchstones, yardsticks

Word Forms of Apotheoses

Derived words: apotheosize (transitive verb)

Origin & Etymology of Apotheoses

borrowed from Late Latin apotheōsis "transformation into a god, deification," borrowed from Greek apothéōsis, from apotheō-, variant stem of apotheóō, apotheoûn "to transform into a god, deify" (from apo- apo- + theoûn "to make a god of," verbal derivative of theós "god") + -sis -sis theo-

First known use: circa 1580

Frequently Asked Questions about Apotheoses

What does "Apotheoses" mean?

"Apotheoses" means the perfect form or example of something, quintessence. As a noun, it is defined as: the perfect form or example of something, quintessence.

What is another word for "Apotheoses"?

Other words for "Apotheoses" include acmes, beau ideals, bywords, classics, epitomes, exemplars, ideals and perfections. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Apotheoses" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Apotheoses"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Apotheoses". Common alternatives include acmes, beau ideals, bywords, classics, epitomes, exemplars, ideals, perfections and quintessences.

How do you use "Apotheoses" in a sentence?

Examples of "Apotheoses" in a sentence: "the apotheosis of the picaresque novel".

Is "Apotheoses" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Apotheoses" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Apotheoses"?

"Apotheoses" is pronounced /ə-ˌpä-thē-ˈō-səs/ and divided into syllables as apo·the·o·sis.

What is the origin of the word "Apotheoses"?

"Apotheoses" comes from borrowed from Late Latin apotheōsis "transformation into a god, deification," borrowed from Greek apothéōsis, from apotheō-, variant stem of apotheóō, apotheoûn "to transform into a god, deify" (from apo- apo- + theoûn "to make a god of," verbal derivative of theós "god") + -sis -sis theo-. First known use: circa 1580.

What is another word for "Apotheoses" meaning "the most perfect type or example"?

When "Apotheoses" (noun) means the most perfect type or example, synonyms include acmes, beau ideals, bywords, classics, epitomes and exemplars.