v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Transfigured p. pr. & vb. n. Transfiguring. ] [ F. transfigurer, L. transfigurare, transfiguratum; trans across, over + figurare to form, shape. See Figure, v. t. ] 1. To change the outward form or appearance of; to metamorphose; to transform. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Especially, to change to something exalted and glorious; to give an ideal form to. [ 1913 Webster ] [ Jesus ] was transfigured before them; and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. Matt. xvii. 2. [ 1913 Webster ] |