glo|ri|fied

glo|ri|fied
glo|ri|fied «GLR uh fyd, GLOHR-», adjective.
1. made glorious.
2. given a glory, magnificence, or dignity not naturally belonging: »

The “lake” was merely a glorified mud hole.


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