What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
transmogrify
Example
The caterpillar transmogrified into a beautiful butterfly. [transmogrified: past tense]
Example
The potion caused the frog to transmogrify into a prince. [transmogrify: verb]
metamorphose
Example
The tadpole metamorphosed into a frog over several weeks. [metamorphosed: past tense]
Example
The chrysalis metamorphoses into a butterfly after a few days. [metamorphoses: present tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Metamorphose is more commonly used than transmogrify in scientific or technical contexts, while transmogrify is less common and more likely to be used in creative writing or fantasy contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between transmogrify and metamorphose?
Both transmogrify and metamorphose are formal words and not commonly used in everyday language. However, metamorphose is more commonly used in scientific or technical contexts, making it slightly more formal than transmogrify.
