metamorphoses

Meanings

Noun

• the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
• a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
• a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft
• plural of metamorphosis

Verb

• change completely the nature or appearance of
  • "In Kafka's story, a person metamorphoses into a bug"
• change in outward structure or looks
• third-person singular simple present indicative of metamorphose

Synonyms

metabolism, metamorphose, metamorphosis, transfiguration, transfigure, transform, transmogrify, transmute