Reformed

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Definition

Adjective: 1. Changed for the better; having abandoned a previous immoral or criminal way of life: Describes a person who has stopped their bad habits or illegal activities and now lives in a correct or socially acceptable way. 2.  Relating to a specific branch of Protestant Christianity: Pertaining to the Calvinist tradition of Protestantism that arose during the Reformation, particularly as distinct from Lutheran churches.

Usage and Examples
  • As an adjective describing personal change:
    • He is a reformed character since leaving prison.
    • The reformed gambler now helps others avoid addiction.
  • As an adjective relating to a Christian tradition (often capitalized):
    • She attends a Reformed church.
    • Reformed theology emphasizes the sovereignty of God.
Advanced Usage
  • The term can be used in a slightly humorous or skeptical way to suggest the change may not be complete or permanent.
    • "I'm a reformed chocolate addict," she said, eyeing the cake.
Variants and Related Words
  • Reform (verb/noun): To make changes to improve something; the act of improving by change.
  • Reformation (noun): The act of reforming or state of being reformed; (capitalized) the 16th-century religious movement that led to Protestantism.
  • Reformist (noun/adjective): A person who advocates for reform.
Synonyms
  • (For personal change) Rehabilitated, redeemed, penitent, changed.
  • (For the Christian tradition) Calvinistic, Presbyterian.
Antonyms
  • (For personal change) Unrepentant, unreformed, hardened.
Related Phrases
  • To see the error of one's ways: To realize one's behavior was wrong (often leading to being reformed).
  • Born-again: Having a renewed sense of faith or purpose (can be synonymous in a religious context for personal change).
Adjective
  1. caused to abandon an evil manner of living and follow a good one
    • a reformed drunkard
  2. of or relating to the body of Protestant Christianity arising during the Reformation; used of some Protestant churches especially Calvinist as distinct from Lutheran
    • Dutch Reformed theology

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