metamorphosis vs transfiguration

metamorphosis and transfiguration both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
metamorphosis	Yes	No	No	No
transfiguration	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, metamorphosis and transfiguration are synonyms defined as:

metamorphosis and transfiguration: a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances

metamorphosis (noun)	transfiguration (noun)
a complete change of physical form or substance especially as by magic or witchcraft	the act of transforming so as to exalt or glorify
a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances	a striking change in appearance or character or circumstances
the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals