1. praising or honoring someone or something in a way that makes them seem more important or better than they really are
Usage: present participle of glorify
2. giving praise and honor to God in worship
Usage: religious context

Examples

• The movie was criticized for glorifying violence.
• She accused the media of glorifying celebrity culture.
• The hymn focused on glorifying God’s name.
• Critics said the book was glorifying war instead of showing its true horrors.
• The documentary avoided glorifying the criminal’s actions.
• They spent the service glorifying the Lord through song and prayer.