metamorphosis

nounCommon GRE wordMore M words

a complete change of form, character, or condition

In a sentence

Metamorphosis in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing metamorphosis in a sentence.

Over the decade the sleepy town underwent a remarkable metamorphosis.

Synonyms

transformationtransmutationconversionchange

Antonyms

stasispermanence

Keep going

disturbing and horrifying because concerned with death

a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority, or a heavy spiked club used as a weapon

to soften or break down by soaking in liquid

a scheming or crafty plot intended to do harm

a violent whirlpool or scene of turbulent disorder

having or showing great authority and command

the quality of being generous, noble-minded, and forgiving, especially toward rivals or enemies

generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or weaker party

Common questions

Metamorphosis (noun) means a complete change of form, character, or condition

Here is metamorphosis used in an example sentence: "Over the decade the sleepy town underwent a remarkable metamorphosis."

Common synonyms for metamorphosis include transformation, transmutation, conversion, change.

Antonyms of metamorphosis include stasis, permanence.

Metamorphosis is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.