Word
glorified
Phoneticsglo·ri·fied
US/ˈɡɫɔɹəˌfaɪd/
UK/ɡlˈɔːɹɪfˌaɪd/
Definition
adj. you use this to describe something that is actually quite simple or basic, even though it has a fancy name.
adj. characterizing something as being an unremarkable or basic version of what its name implies; used to diminish the perceived status of an object or role.
Examples
“The job was just a glorified way of saying 'delivery driver'.”
“Many critics argued that the new luxury resort was little more than a glorified campsite with slightly better tents.”
“The politician's memoir was dismissed by historians as a glorified press release, designed more to polish his legacy than to provide an honest account of his time in office.”
Examples
simple
“The job was just a glorified way of saying 'delivery driver'.”
contextual
“Many critics argued that the new luxury resort was little more than a glorified campsite with slightly better tents.”
complex
“The politician's memoir was dismissed by historians as a glorified press release, designed more to polish his legacy than to provide an honest account of his time in office.”
Usage
Usually placed before the noun it is describing.
Teaching tip
This is almost always used to be a bit rude or funny. If you call someone a 'glorified assistant,' you are saying their job isn't very important.
Real-World Examples
“Some imagined themselves racing through enemy lines at 80 miles an hour, carrying messages “on which the fate of armies depended.” Others suspected that they would end up as glorified taxi drivers.” “In my culture, women were often glorified for quietly accepting hardship.” Synonyms
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